Permanent Deacon Candidates Take Step Towards Holy Orders

Photo from left to right: Dale Sisson, Jacob Huysentruyt, Bishop Robert Gruss, Andrew Waligorski, Alan Wright

SAGINAW- On Sunday, Bishop Robert Gruss instituted four permanent deacon candidates into the ministry of lector during Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption. The permanent deacon candidates are:

  • Dale Sisson of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Saginaw
  • Jacob Huysentruyt and Andrew Waligorski of Holy Family Parish, Sandusky
  • Alan Wright of St. Michael Parish, Maple Grove

The ministry of lector is a preliminary step towards Holy Orders.

The Diocese of Saginaw currently has 22 permanent deacons, some of whom are married and some who are single. Men who sense that God may be calling them to serve as a permanent deacon should e-mail diaconate@dioceseofsaginaw.org  or call 989.797.6662. Learn more about the permanent deacon formation program.