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Deacons gather for first in-person convocation since pandemic
Deacons and their wives attend the Archdiocese of Chicago's Diaconate Community convocation in Oakbrook for a time of spiritual rejuvenation, education and camaraderie from June 3 to 5, 2022. This year's convocation theme, "50 Years of Spirit-Filled Service to the Lord," commemorates the 50th anniversary of the diaconate community in the Archdiocese of Chicago. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Tom Biegel from St. Gilbert Parish in Grayslake gives a workshop on the topic “Deliver Us From Evil.” (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Jocelyn Purtell, Robert Arvidson, Brian Fisher and Dwight Sullivan, along with other deacons and their wives attend an afternoon workshop with Father Don Senior. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacons and their wives attend an afternoon workshop with Father Don Senior. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Dave Brencic, associate director of the Diaconate, and Deacon William Pouncy from St. Martin DePorres talk during a break. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Andy Baker and Deacon Brent Bertke, both serving at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Gurnee, visit during a break. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon John Walters from St. Giles Parish, Oak Park, and his wife Barbara and Deacon Kevin Morgan from St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy Parish, Oak Park, and his wife Deidre talk during a break. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Ernesto Robles sings during the Saturday evening prayer service. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Dan Coughlin from St. Joseph Parish, Libertyville, leads the prayer service Saturday evening. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Deacon Guillermo from St. Bede the Venerable and his wife Silvia make the sign of the cross during the prayer service Saturday evening. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
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