Ramón Argueta, 51 St. Joseph, Conway Assigned to: St. Joseph, Conway Employment: Construction Wife: Teresa How did you hear your calling to become a deacon? Through a priest What ministries are you currently involved in? Acolyte Who have been the biggest influences in…
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Candelario Galvan, 64 Immaculate Conception, Fort Smith Assigned to: Immaculate Conception, Fort Smith Employment: Retired, maintenance Wife: María How did you hear your calling to become a deacon? Through the ministries in which I served as a layperson. What ministries are you currently…
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Edward, Texarkana
Employment: Retired, Texas state judge
Wife: Beth
How did you hear your calling to become a deacon? Over the course of formation I became more and more aware of the Lord's call. While I did not experience a life-altering moment, I did…
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Dr. Bob Bennett, 71 Blessed Sacrament, Jonesboro Assigned to: St. John Newman University Parish, Jonesboro Employment: Retired associate professor of botany, Arkansas State University Wife: Karen How did you hear your calling to become a deacon? A suggestion by Father Jack Vu…
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Jim Goodhart, 63 Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Little Rock Assigned to: Holy Souls and Our Lady of Good Counsel, Little Rock Employment: Attorney, Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Wife: Ruthmary How did you hear your calling to become a deacon? Steady,…
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It seemed like the next logical step so we began the discernment process. I’ve learned so much about the richness and beauty of the Catholic faith in the program over the years, now I have an even stronger desire to share…
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Then, when the diaconate formation had the informational meeting, I felt as if God said “This is where you belong. ”
What ministries are you currently involved in? I worked with our community food pantry. My job in Hospice DME enables me…
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As I continued to encounter the people of the parish, I sensed God asking me to serve them in a different way, by becoming a deacon.
What ministries are you currently involved in ? I am currently discerning what particular ministry God…
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… I always felt that the diaconate was not a question of "If?" and more a question of "When?"
What ministries are you currently involved in? Catholic school principal and Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree. My wife and I are certified teachers…
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What ministries are you currently involved in? St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, Mornings with Monsignor Men's Ministry, Eucharistic adoration, eucharistic minister, lector
Who have been the biggest influences in your diaconate formation? Deacon Ronnie Hoyt; late Deacon Clarence Leis, Bishop-elect Erik…
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