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Permanent, transitional deacons ordained for archdiocese

Cardinal Cupich ordained 23 deacons on May 11, 2019 at Holy Name Cathedral. The group includes 16 permanent deacons who completed four years of formation. Married men may be ordained permanent deacons; single men who become permanent deacons must make a commitment to celibacy. Permanent deacons often work outside the church in addition to their diaconal ministry.
Soon to be a transitional deacon Larry Basbas receives congratulations from priests in the entrance procession. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Guillermo Tejeda escorts his wife Silvia in the opening procession. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Transitional Deacon Henry Lyon prays during the ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich asks for "Promise and Obedience" from Michael Bednarz. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The deacon candidates lie prostrate at the altar as the congregation prays the litany of saints over them. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)
The deacon candidates lie prostrate at the altar as the congregation prays the litany of saints over them. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich lays hands on Eugene Cumberer Jr. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Daniel Georgen kisses his wife Laura after being vested. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Rajan Fernando receives the Book of the Gospels from Cardinal Cupich. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
New deacons share the sign of peace. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The new deacons process out of the cathedral at the end of Mass. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)
All of the deacons pose for a photo with Cardinal Cupich. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The permanent deacons and their wives pose for a photo with Cardinal Cupich. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The transitional deacons pose for a photo with Cardinal Cupich. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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