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19 men ordained permanent deacons

Cardinal Cupich ordained 19 men to the permanent diaconate during Mass at Holy Name Cathedral May 12, 2018. The newly ordained English and Spanish-speaking deacons will be assigned to their home parishes, which this year includes parishes in: Arlington Heights, Berwyn, Brookfield, Chicago, Cicero, Des Plaines, Glenview, Grayslake, Ingleside, Oak Forest and Orland Park. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich incenses the altar during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The deacons stand as their names were read during the "Election of Candidates" before the cardinal. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Bob Puhala, director of the Institute for Diaconal Studies at the University of St. Mary of the Lake, processes with the Gospel. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Bob Puhala, director of the Institute for Diaconal Studies at the University of St. Mary of the Lake, processes with the Gospel. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The deacon-elect stand before Cardinal Cupich during the "Promise of Elect" in which the cardinal questions them and asks if they are willing to practice several promises for their new vocation. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Priests from local parishes in the archdiocese pray. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich blesses the hands of Deacon Ronald Stricker. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The deacon-elect lay prostrate in front of Cardinal Cupich during the Litany of Supplication. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich lays hands on Deacon Juan Rosales. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich lays hands on Deacon Christopher Weiland. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Christopher Weiland receives his vestment from his wife P.J. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon David Pham receives the book of the Gospels. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Newly-ordained Deacon Mark Buckley receives the Kiss of Peace from permanent deacons of the Archdiocese of Chicago during the ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Ramon Cazales receives a congratulatory hug from a fellow deacon during the Kiss of Peace. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich and Father Thomas Baima, vice rector for Academic Affairs, University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, bless the gifts during the Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic
The new deacons exchange the sign of peace during the liturgy. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Kurt Davis distributes the Blood of Christ during Communion. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
A eucharistic minister distributes communion to permanent deacons attending the ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich poses with the deacons and their wives after Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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