Archbishop Lori to ordain five transitional deacons May 3 May 1, 2025By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain five men transitional deacons during a special 10 a.m. Mass May 3 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. The liturgy marks the final step before their anticipated ordination to the priesthood next year. The liturgy is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the YouTube page of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. Click https://www.youtube.com/user/cathedralofmary to view the livestream. Robert “Tre” Leland Bart III AGE: 42 HOMETOWN: Monkton EDUCATION: Sparks Elementary School; Loyola Blakefield, Towson; Roanoke College, Salem, Va. SEMINARY: Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Emmitsburg HOME/SPONSORING PARISH: St. Joseph, Cockeysville PASTORAL ASSIGNMENTS: Holy Family, Davidsonville; Our Lady of Victory, Arbutus; Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Homeland; St. Mark, Fallston DID YOU KNOW? Bart was formerly employed as director of development for the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Catholic Community Foundation. He is an Eagle Scout, beekeeper, gardener and outdoorsman who enjoys cooking, hiking and scuba diving. Stephen Joseph Kirby AGE: 25 HOMETOWN: Severna Park EDUCATION: Homeschool (first-sixth grades); St. Thomas Aquinas Tutorial, Millersville (seventh-eighth grades); Mount St. Joseph High School, Irvington; The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. SEMINARY: St. John Paul II Seminary, Washington, D.C.; Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Emmitsburg HOME/SPONSORING PARISH: St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park PASTORAL ASSIGNMENTS: St. Pius X, Rodgers Forge, and St. Mary of the Assumption, Govans; St. Joseph, Fullerton; St. John, Frederick, and St. Joseph-on-Carrollton-Manor, Buckeystown DID YOU KNOW? Kirby has been singing since elementary school and has been involved in choral arts for many years. In high school, he also enjoyed participating in theater. He’s passionate about reading, cooking, playing Ultimate Frisbee and rooting for the Ravens and Orioles. Alexander Kulik AGE: 30 HOMETOWN: Baltimore EDUCATION: The Anthony School, Little Rock, Ark.; Calvert Hall College High School, Towson; Tulane University, New Orleans SEMINARY: Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Emmitsburg HOME/SPONSORING PARISH: Church of the Nativity (home parish), Baltimore Basilica (sponsoring parish) PASTORAL ASSIGNMENTS: St. Ursula, Parkville; St. Andrew by the Bay, Cape St. Claire; Sacred Heart, Glyndon; summer Spanish language immersion in Antigua, Guatemala; the Catholic Parishes of South Washington County; St. Joseph, Cockeysville; UMBC Campus Ministry DID YOU KNOW? Before entering seminary, Kulik served as a FOCUS Missionary at Benedictine College in Kansas. He has a strong interest in athletics, especially basketball, and also plays both the piano and guitar. Connor John Schmidt AGE: 26 HOMETOWN: Frederick EDUCATION: Seton Catholic School, Lexington, Ky.; St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School, Rochester, Minn.; Dorseyville Middle School, Pittsburgh; Fox Chapel Area High School, Pittsburgh; Urbana High School, Frederick; Linganore High School, Frederick; The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. SEMINARY: St. John Paul II Seminary, Washington, D.C.; Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Emmitsburg HOME/SPONSORING PARISH: St. Ignatius of Loyola, Ijamsville PASTORAL ASSIGNMENTS: St. Ursula, Parkville; St. Thomas Aquinas, Hampden; Baltimore Basilica; St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park DID YOU KNOW? Over the past few years, Schmidt has developed a love for triathlon training. Last summer he completed his first triathlon, which hopes to be the first of many. Russ Sullivan AGE: 27 HOMETOWN: Severna Park EDUCATION: St. John the Evangelist School, Severna Park; Mount St. Joseph High School, Irvington; University of Scranton SEMINARY: St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Roland Park HOME/SPONSORING PARISH: St. John the Evangelist, Severna Park PASTORAL ASSIGNMENTS: St. Philip Neri, Linthicum; Immaculate Heart of Mary, Baynesville; St. Casimir, Canton; MedStar Franklin Square, Rosedale; St. Isaac Jogues, Parkville; St. Margaret, Bel Air; Catholic Community of South Baltimore DID YOU KNOW? Sullivan has a passion for ministry to first responders. He started working with the Bel Air Police Department in 2023 and has since expanded his outreach to include the Baltimore City Fire Department. He is also an avid runner. Email George P. Matysek Jr. at gmatysek@CatholicReview.org Read More Vocations Pope Leo to new priests: Keep Church door open, don’t be an obstacle Pope urges Catholics to pray for priests in crisis Marriage or the priesthood? 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