Piotr Stanislaw Calik, shown here with Bishop Emeritus Timothy McDonnell who ordained him to the priesthood, has been named vicar general for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield. The Most Reverend William D. Byrne, Bishop of Springfield, ordained the Fifteenth class of Deacons in the Diocese of Springfield on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at St. Michaels Cathedral. Coughlin, who was ordained a deacon in 2001 and served at St. Michaels Cathedral, said in a 2017 interview that he helped facilitate the ordination of about 11 deacons every 24 months in recent years, and that many give between 12 to 15 hours or more of weekly service. Brian T. Kellington, Central Point, OR; Wedding Anniversary of The Rev. Gregory Tournoux, Springfield, IL. After much prayer and consultation, I am appointing Father Piotr Calik as vicar general and moderator of the curia for the Diocese of Springfield, said Byrne in an announcement on the dioceses Catholic Communications website. The role of the deacon is that of one who works side by side with others, who enables and encourages the service of all. Springfield, Illinois 62704 He is currently at St Johns Seminary in Brighton, Mass. Office for the Diaconate Piotr Stanislaw Calik, shown here with Bishop Emeritus Timothy McDonnell who ordained him to the priesthood, has been named vicar general for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Pathein The Church of the Province of Myanmar. Springfield, Illinois 62702-4757 Phone: 217-698-8500 E-mail: webmaster@dio.org About the Diaconate The Formation and Ministry of Permanent DeaconsExpand The Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois A deacon serves the Church in the name of Jesus Christ as an ordained minister. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Osun The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Province (Ibadan). Box 1730 Springfield, MA 01102-1730 Tel: 413-452-0674 Tel: 413-452-0676 "Out of love, place yourselves at one another's service" (Gal. Currently, there are 70 active deacons serving in our diocese. Ordination to the Priesthood, Timothy J. Hallett, Bloomington, IN. In fact, the Diocese requires that the spouse give her consent before the candidate will be accepted. Canon Eugene A. Stormer, Springfield, IL. SPRINGFIELD Deacon David Picard, a retired Agawam business owner, has been named director of the Springfield Diocese's Office of the Diaconate by the Most Rev. It will include the following components: Spiritual Formation Pastoral Formation Academic Formation. Is a deacon expected to take time off fromhis careerto perform his ministries? Timothy A. Goodman, Johnston City, IL. Contact Steven Spearie: 622-1788, sspearie@sj-r.com, twitter.com/stevenspearie. 765, presbyters and deacons possess the faculty of preaching everywhere; this faculty is to be exercised with at least the presumed consent of the rector of the church, unless the competent authority has restricted or taken away the faculty or particular law requires express permission. CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. Canon Dale D. Coleman, Rector; Isevya Parish, Tanzania; The Mission of Santas Mara y Martha de Betania, Ilo, Peru; Ordination to the Priesthood, Sean D. Ferrell, Champaign, IL. P.O. SPRINGFIELD - While the COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of their original ordination date in early June, five men are slated to be ordained on Aug. 15 in St. Michael's Cathedral. Pope Paul VI stated that the Deacons role is to be a facilitator of the lay apostolate. Dr. Gregory Wilde, Belleville, IL. Sean D. Ferrell, Rector; Kaliua Parish, Tanzania; The Mission of St. Mary, District of Ventanilla, Callao, Peru; St. Thomas, Salem, Anniversary of the Consecration of Church building, 1926. The formation program will normally demand of candidates a time commitment of at least two nights per week and six weekends per year over a four year period. It should be clearly understood that both ordination to the diaconate and marriage are sacraments. He may also officiate at Benediction, administer sacraments, baptize solemnly, bless marriages and preside at wakes, funerals and burials. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Lord Jesus Christ, teach us to walk in your way more trustfully. The Most Reverend Donald E. DeGrood has decreed the following appointments effective July 1, 2022: Those who will be continuing ministry as Senior Priests: Reverend Charles L. Cimpl, granted his request to retire from his assignment as Pastor, Holy Spirit, Sioux Falls. The Rev. In Acts 6:1-6, apostles, who were wise men full of the Holy Spirit,laid their hands on deacons, to assist them in caring for the needs of people. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Just as it has impacted virtually every aspect of our lives inrecentmonths, the COVID-19 crisis has now forced us to move the ordination to August 15, said Springfield Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Rockhampton The Anglican Church of Australia, Province (Queensland). ANGLICAN CYCLE: Pittsburgh The Episcopal Church, Province (III (3)), ANGLICAN CYCLE: Polynesia The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, Tikanga (Pasefika), Sunday, February 19 Last Sunday after the Epiphany, ANGLICAN CYCLE: Eglise Anglicane du Rwanda, DIOCESAN CYCLE: St. Johns, Centralia; Kahama Parish, Tanzania; The Mission of St. John the Evangelist, San Juan de Miraflores, Peru, ANGLICAN CYCLE: Popondota The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea, ANGLICAN CYCLE: Portsmouth The Church of England, Province (Canterbury). Tel: (217) 525-1876 DIOCESAN CYCLE: Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. schools, and groups affiliated with the Episcopal Church. No, at the present time. The most current print edition is available for purchase on DIOCESAN CYCLE: O Lord, may we live in your presence and glorify you in Our daily lives. So to reach out to those parishioners, people who have been on the rolls for a while and maybe give them a call and invite them back.. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Oregon The Episcopal Church, Province (VIII (8)). DIOCESAN CYCLE: Lord, keep us in your power. The new accounting represents a significant policy shift for the diocese. Bestow upon us the vision and wisdom to see, ears to hear, and lips to express love for one another as a new year begins. Reverend Brian Eckrich from Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Parish, Dell Rapids, St. Rose of Lima Parish, Garretson, and St. Joseph the Workman Parish, Huntimer to Parochial Administrator at St. Rose of Lima Parish, Garretson and St. Joseph the Workman Parish, Huntimer and Sacramental Minister to the South Dakota State Penitentiary and Chaplain to Mater Ecclesiae Monastery. His studies for the priesthood began at the Papal Academy in Krakow, continued at SS. Strong desire to serve the People of God: prior and continuing record of service in works of charity and mercy, Adherence to the teaching of the Church, even in the privacy of one's personal life, Potential for transparency and credibility as an ordained minister of the Catholic Church, If married: stable, mature, and valid marriage for at least seven years, and, If single: demonstration of, and commitment to, life-long chaste celibacy (, Academic ability to pursue graduate level courses, Normally, at least 32 to begin the deacon formation process, and not over 62 at the time of ordination, Reside in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois for at least two years, Recommendation and support of one's pastor and parish community, Grief Support/Miscarriage/Infertility/NFP. Timothy A. Goodman, Johnston City, IL. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Patronal Feast of St. Pauls Alton; St. Pauls, Carlinville; St. Pauls, Pekin; The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Springfield; Ordination to the Priesthood, Virginia L. Bennett, St. Charles, MO. churchpublishing.org. A deacon is an ordained minister of the Church; he is a person of faith called to serve God and people as an official representative of the servant Church. He attended Providence College before entering St. Johns Seminary, in Brighton. Father Barone is from Chicopee and attended the former St. Patrick Elementary and Holyoke Catholic High schools and Our Lady of the Elms College. Reverend Shane Stevens from Pastor at St Joseph the Workman, Huntimer and St. Rose of Lima Parish, Garretson to remaining Pastor at St. Mary Parish, Dell Rapids. In anticipation of their August ordinations, I will join with the five transitional deacons for a special Chalice of Salvation televised liturgy to air on Sunday, May 24, he said. DIOCESAN CYCLE: May we know Lord that your love has forgiven us. Springfield Catholic Diocese to ordain most priests since 1964 Steven Spearie sspearie@sj-r.com 0:00 0:57 Friday's ordination class from the Springfield Catholic Diocese contains men of. The Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois In addition, they are assigned to serve in a parish or institution 5-10 hours a week during their five years of formation. They may be married but are generally not allowed to remarry if their wife dies after they are ordained. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of the Rev. This may involve ministry to the sick, the aged, the poor, prison ministry, campus ministry, or youth ministry. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Pelotas Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil, Province (1). The Churchs mission is to carry out the mission of Christ and this is done by different people using different gifts, but all working together to build up the Kingdom. Fax: (217) 525-1877 And, of course, a lot of credit goes to our priests. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Ordination to the Priesthood, Mark W. Ohlemeier, Belleville, IL. Christine C. Hopkins, Assisting Deacon; Kalemela Parish, Urambo, Tanzania; The Mission of St. Luke, District of Cerro Colorado, Arequipa, Peru, ANGLICAN CYCLE: QuAppelle The Anglican Church of Canada, Province (Ruperts Land). SPRINGFIELD Due to ongoing precautions related to the coronavirus pandemic, the priesthood ordination of five men for the Springfield Diocese, originally scheduled for June 6, will now be held on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. at St. Michaels Cathedral, here. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Ruvuma The Anglican Church of Tanzania. At the end of the Mass, Fathers Christopher Malatesta and Robert Gentile presented Archbishop Rozanski with a gift from all of the priests of the diocese. In 2002, Bishop George J. Lucas implemented the first permanent deacon formation process in the history of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. Ordination to the Priesthood 2020 Watch on Read the iobserve.org story That order today is being adapted to meet the contemporary needs of the Church. ANGLICAN CYCLE: So Paulo Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil, Province (2). The Episcopal Church Annual includes a comprehensive directory of provinces, dioceses, and churches, DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of The Rev. Donald H. Langlois, Chandler, AZ. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Rio Grande The Episcopal Church, Province (VII (7)). Deacons are no different in this regard: they are assigned by the bishop to ministries for which the bishop perceives a great need, and for which the deacon may have special gifts or talents. Monsignor Christopher Connelly, rector of St. Michaels Cathedral, said he would not seek reappointment. He is completing priesthood studies at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Mass. August 13, 2019. Marys yes to God continues its story as we ordain these five men for the sanctification of Gods people.. publication online and, in a more detailed form, in the print editions of The Episcopal Sunday, January 8 First Sunday after the Epiphany and The Baptism of Our Lord, ANGLICAN CYCLE: The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma). James K. Muriuki, Priest in Charge; Ilalwansimba Parish, Tabora, Tanzania; The Mission of Santa Natividad, Yarabamba, Peru; Trinity Church, Lincoln, Anniversary of the Consecration of Church building, 1921; Birthday of Jane Klamer, spouse of The Rev. Others, like Michael Meinhart and Dominic Vahling, both of Teutopolis, entered formation after graduating from high school, Alford said. Deacon Michael Goodreau grew up in Wilbraham where he graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School. Thursday, February 2 Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, ANGLICAN CYCLE: Pennsylvania The Episcopal Church, Province (Candlemas III (3)). DIOCESAN CYCLE: God, fill us with your grace, for the sake of your anointed Son. Like bishops and priests, the deacon shares the Sacrament of Holy Orders. The Rev. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. My hope is to continue in my joy that our Lord Jesus Christ received the gift of sonship from the father and today he has shared that gift of being son with him through the priesthood. Im very excited to get to work in the parish to be able to minister to the people of the diocese of Springfield, to bring the sacraments to the people. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Otukpo The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Province (Abuja). At liturgical services, the deacon wears vestments appropriate to the Diaconate. Solid faith in God and God's redemptive concern for all peoples, as revealed in Jesus Christ and proclaimed by the Catholic Church, Deep and growing spirituality, living relationship with the Lord Jesus through daily prayer; openness to continued human and spiritual growth; Eucharistic devotion; regular celebration of the sacrament of penance; Marian devotion, Full Christian initiation (baptism, confirmation, Eucharist) in the Catholic Church; be a Catholic for at least four years. The deacon provides leadership in service and highlights the essential role of servant to which we are called. DIOCESAN CYCLE: God, fill us with your grace. Box 1730 This is in keeping with the ancient tradition of the Church, in which married men were ordained into ministry. Aspirants and candidates gather one weekend each month (Friday evening through Sunday afternoon) for theological studies and events to enhance their human, spiritual, and pastoral formation. Like Beagles, Michael Berndt, another of the new priests, worked in the secular world for a number of years after graduating from Quincy University. In Jesus' name we give thanks and praise. Published by Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Office for Communications Catholic Pastoral Center 1615 West Washington Street Springfield, Illinois 62702-4757 (217) 698-8500. Candidates for the diaconate will so arrange their lives that such conflicts among their roles will ordinarily be avoided. The transitional deacons to be ordained Aug. 15 are: Deacon Valentine Nworahwas a student of religious studies at Siena Heights University, in Adrian, Mich., and of speech communication at Lone Star College in Houston, Texas. The Deacon inspires, encourages and enables others in their ministries, taking care not to minimize or overshadow the efforts of others. William D. Byrne, bishop . Those numbers, Alford said, will keep the diocese at a good pace as far as a supply of priests, considering inevitable retirements. We invite you to take the next step in growing in your faith. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Rochester (in the United Kingdom) The Church of England, Province (Canterbury). ANGLICAN CYCLE: Eastern Oregon The Episcopal Church, Province (VIII (8)). Sever, Alton, IL. Does the deacon take the place of such people as Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Lectors or Home Visitors? Canon Mark E. Evans, Lincoln, IL. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Father of all, accept our thanks for the joys of family and life. Whether it is via email, phone or mail, we look forward to hearing from you. Wives must give their consent before their husbands are ordained. A program for wives of candidates will be offered as needed to assist the families of candidates adjust to the demands of formation and future ministry. Other men, married and single, serve as deacons for life; they are commonly called permanent deacons. Clerical Directory and The Episcopal Church Annual. Deacons are a sign of the Servant Church. The total of eight new priests is the largest ordination class since 1964. ANGLICAN CYCLE: The Anglican Church of Southern Africa. Reverend Kristopher Cowles from Priest Director of St. Thomas More Newman Center to Pastor, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Sioux Falls and Vicar for Hispanic Ministry. Deacon Sinh Hong Trinh was born in Vietnam and spent 17 years in a refugee camp in the Philippines. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Ontario The Anglican Church of Canada, Province (Ontario). The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois has eight new priests, the largest class of newly- ordained priests since 1964. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of The Rev. 2023 www.sj-r.com. He will be the parochial vicar at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in West Springfield. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Peshawar The (united) Church of Pakistan, ANGLICAN CYCLE: Peterborough The Church of England, Province (Canterbury). The position, the highest under a bishop in overseeing a diocese and its administrative offices, has been vacant since last summer when the dioceses ninth bishop - Mitchell T. Rozanski - was named Archbishop of St. Louis, and the Rev. [icon name=file-pdf-o class= unprefixed_class=]View Printable Official Statement, Priest Assignment Changes Effective July 1 2022, [icon name=file-pdf-o class= unprefixed_class=]. As the rite continued, the candidates lay prostrate on the altar as a sign of total submission to God, as the congregation sang the Litany of the Saints. In a statement, Byrne praised Coughlin, who lives in Hampden with his wife Maureen, for so many years of great and generous service, and welcomed Picard as a really excellent deacon to replace him.. The word deacon in Greek means servant. Reverend Shaun Haggerty from Pastor at St. Lambert Parish, Sioux Falls to Pastor of St. John Paul II Parish, Harrisburg and Chaplain at Sanford USD Medical Center. Father Achu also grew up in Nigeria. Pledging a new era of transparency and healing, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield on Wednesday released an updated list of clergy and nonreligious personnel accused of sexual abuse dating back 80 years. It also offers details about institutions, schools, and groups affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Products & Services Disclaimer. Diocese of Springfield Massachusetts The Diocese of Springfield welcomes five new priests, at ordination ceremony. I am grateful that Father Piotr has agreed to serve in this capacity because I know he loves being a pastor, Byrne said. The aspiring candidates for ordination as a deacon must discuss his intentions with his wife and family. They have two grown sons and three grand-children. DIOCESAN CYCLE: O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your Holy Name. Reverned Mark Lichter from Pastor at St. Wenceslaus, Tabor to remaining Pastor at St. John the Baptist Parish, Lesterville, St. George Parish, Scotland, and St. Boniface Parish, Idylwilde. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Northern Philippines, Philippines. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of Carol, wife of The Rev. Vatican Council II explained that deacons serve the Church by being "dedicated to the People of God in the ministry of the liturgy, of the word, and of charity." ANGLICAN CYCLE: Owo The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Province (Ondo). We should always hope for and want better numbers.. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Paran (Curitiba) Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil, Province (2). Call or email us. Deacons may marry before ordination, but a married deacon may not remarry after the death of a spouse and a single deacon must remain celibate. CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP., 65 ELLIOT ST., P.O. Deacon Matthew Barone is from Chicopee and attended the former St. Patrick Elementary and Holyoke Catholic High schools and Our Lady of the Elms College. Younger men, Alford noted, might relate better to millennials in the pews. ANGLICAN CYCLE: Puerto Rico The Episcopal Church, Province (II (2)). More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Anne-Gerard Flynn | Special to The Republican, Springfield Bishop truly sorry for Catholic churchs failure to protect children, calls for prayer and action during Child Abuse Prevention Month, Westfield pastor named director of pro-life activities for Springfield diocese. Those who will be serving in new pastoral and specialized/chaplaincy ministry assignments: Reverend Timothy Cone from Parochial Vicar of St. Mary and Sacred Heart Parishes and St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, Aberdeen to Parochial Administrator of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Leola, Holy Cross Parish, Ipswich, and St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Roscoe. Bestow upon us the vision and wisdom to see, ears to hear, and lips to express love for one another as a new year begins. Some men serve as deacons about a year before they are ordained priests; they are commonly called transitional deacons. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Trinity Church, Mattoon, Admitted to the Diocese, 1908; Birthday of The Very Rev. Church Pension Group 19 East 34th Street New York, New York 10016, Copyright 2023 Church Pension Group Services Corporation, Privacy Policy | ANGLICAN CYCLE: Panama Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America. G. Timothy Leighton, Bloomington, IL. ANGLICAN CYCLE: North Queensland The Anglican Church of Australia, Province (Queensland). ANGLICAN CYCLE: Quebec The Anglican Church of Canada, Province (Canada). All Christians are called to charity but the deacon is officially sent or commissioned by the Church to bring Christ and His Good News to those in need. DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of Brenda, wife of the Rt. Left to Right: Lawrence Channel, Marc-Arthur Jean Mary, Gerald Sheehan, Daniel Prats, Michael Pray, Brian Hunt and John Murray. Last year, five men were ordained priests for the diocese. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Third, while the deacon does not celebrate the Eucharist as do the bishop or priest, he assists at the Eucharist. Candidates must be 35 years or older. The ministry of the liturgy includes assisting the priest at Mass and other liturgies, proclaiming the gospel and preaching the homily, baptizing, assisting at marriages, exposing the Blessed Sacrament and bestowing the benediction, administering sacramentals, bringing Viaticum to the dying, and presiding over funerals and burials. (iObserve photo/courtesy of Mary Jeanne Tash). DIOCESAN CYCLE: Birthday of Nada, wife of The Rev. In Jesus name we give thanks and praise. After ordination to the diaconate, he will continue studies at Mundelein Seminary and is expected to be ordained a priest for the Springfield diocese in May 2014.