Deacon Sampson Onwumere, who will be ordained a priest of the Baltimore Archdiocese June 24 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, said he is most looking forward to the pastoral aspect of his vocation.
Vocations
Deacon Mwai’s calling rooted in Benedictine foundation
Deacon Mwai left the monastery to come to the East Coast, where he saw the life of the church in Maryland and was attracted to it.
Deacon Mmuoh’s journey goes from ‘playing Mass’ to celebrating the Eucharist
Deacon Felix Mmuoh will be one of nine seminarians who will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Monsignor Phillips, who helped form new Woodlawn parish, set for retirement
Monsignor Thomas Lee Phillips has gone from being a student challenged when learning Latin, a high school teacher and associate pastor to a highly regarded pastor of two area churches for nearly 40 years.
Deacon Koski looks forward to being ‘instrument of God’s mercy’
Deacon Koski, the eldest of four siblings, grew up in several parishes. He was baptized at St. Thomas More in Baltimore, received his first Communion at St. Joseph in Fullerton and was confirmed at St. Isaac Jogues in Carney.
Deacon Paul Kongnyuy embraces ‘priestly heart’
As a priest, Deacon Kongnyuy says his primary role will be as a teacher and evangelizer who shares the word of God at every opportunity.
Former NASA chemist Deacon Javier Fuentes finds faith in science and a more “satisfying” job
While working as a chemical technician at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt and breaking down compounds, Deacon Javier A. Fuentes Cabrera found conviction in God’s existence.
Monsignor Hartnett at his peak while connecting with parishioners through sacraments
Monsignor Robert Hartnett, 70, said he has always tried to be welcoming and inclusive.
Deacon John Bilenki brings familial approach to ministry
Deacon John Bilenki always has looked upon family as a blessing, and it’s the familial aspects of prayer and the church that are at the forefront of the seminarian’s thoughts as he prepares for life as a priest in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Deacon Daniel Acquard finds what was missing while setting sail for priesthood
As a fourth-year seminarian, Deacon Daniel Acquard finds himself drawn to the “unique stories” of those to whom he ministers.
Dulaney Valley monastery welcomes two Carmelites
Following a year of postulancy, the 26-year-old woman became a novice, Sister Bridget of Holy Mystery, with the Carmelite Community of Baltimore.
Survey: permanent deacon numbers in U.S. expected ‘to remain stable’ but continue slow decline
Results of an annual survey on the permanent diaconate of the U.S. Catholic Church show the estimated number of deacons in active ministry was 13,695 in 2022, the lowest since 2011.