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Gulf Pine Catholic
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June 3, 2016
Gulf Pine Catholic
•
June 3, 2016
13
Official
Appointments
Bishop Roger P. Morin
has made the following
assignments, effective as of
May 22, 2016:
Deacon Ronald Alexander
is appointed to Our Lady of
Fatima Parish, Biloxi.
Deacon Jesus Arellano
is
appointed to St. Alphonsus
Parish, Ocean Springs.
Deacon Michael Butler
is
appointed to St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton Parish, Ocean Springs.
Deacon James Gunkel
is
appointed to St. Alphonsus
Parish, Ocean Springs.
Deacon Richard Kren
is
appointed to St. Matthew the
Apostle Parish, White Cypress.
Deacon Paul Matherne
is
appointed to Our Lady of
Fatima Parish, Biloxi.
Deacon Richard Smith
is
appointed to Our Mother of
Sorrows Parish, Biloxi.
Seven permanent deacons ordained for Diocese of Biloxi
Above, the seven candidates stand before Bishop Morin who
questions them.
Bishop Roger Morin ordained Ronald Alexander,
Jesus Arellano, Michael Butler, Jim Gunkel, Richard
Kren, Paul Matherne and Richard Smith to the
permanent diaconate on May 21 at Nativity BVM
Cathedral.
Photos/Juliana Skelton
Ron Alexander promises obedience to Bishop Morin and
his successors.
The candidates prostrate themselves during the Litany of the Saints.
Bishop Morin lays hands on James Gunkel.
Deacon Michael Butler distributes the Precious
Blood to Brenda Finnegan.
Bishop Morin prepares to give the Kiss of Peace
to Deacon Jesus Arellano.
Deacon Richard Kren receives the Book of
Gospels from Bishop Morin.
Deacon Paul Matherne receives the Book of
Gospels from Bishop Morin.
Deacon Richard Smith is vested by his wife and pastor, Father
Steve Benden, CSsR.
Photo/Terry Dickson
