Three take next step on path

	LAYING ON HANDS: Bp. David Zubik ordains Joel Sember to the diaconate Aug. 19 in St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Green Bay. Andrew Kysely and Ben Sember also were ordained as deacons at the Mass. (Rick Evans photo)

By Jeff Kurowski
Compass Assistant Editor

"They will do a great job, all three of them are very, very gifted," said Bp. David Zubik about Andy Kysely and Ben and Joel Sember.

Bp. Zubik ordained the three men transitional deacons on Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay. Kysely and the Sembers, twin brothers, were presented as candidates by Fr. Tom Long, diocesan Vocation Director.

As transitional deacons they may preach, proclaim the Gospel, preside over prayer services, celebrate baptisms, weddings and funerals, and perform works of charity in the name of the bishop and the pastor. The three men, who will serve as deacons while completing their seminary studies, are expected to be ordained to the priesthood in June of 2007.   Full story ...

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