Called to Serve: Deacon, Former Waiter, Anticipating Ordination

Called to Serve: Deacon, Former Waiter, Anticipating Ordination

Deacon Nelson Gerardo Tlatelpa recalls a homily Father Michael Perry, former pastor of Our Lady of Refuge Church in Flatbush, gave at an Easter Vigil that inspired him. Father Perry later told him he enjoys delivering homilies because of how much he loves God’s people. (Photo: Courtesy of Deacon Nelson Gerardo Tlatelpa) WOODSIDE — At first glance, working as a waiter in restaurants like Olive Garden might not seem like good training for the prie…

Deacon Dennis Stameza priestly ordination in Diocese of Wilmington set for livestream 11 a.m. May 17 - The Dialog

Deacon Dennis Stameza, a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Wilmington, will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop William E. Koenig on Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Peter, Sixth and West Streets in Wilmington. The ordination is scheduled to be livestreamed on the Diocese of Wilmington YouTube channel, YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. “It is a blessing to ordain Deacon Dennis to the priesthood and welcome him to the presb…