On May 19, 2017, Deacon Adam Maher and Deacon Stephen Blaxton were ordained to the transitional diaconate by the Most Rev. Joseph R. Cistone, Bishop of Saginaw, at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw. Deacon Stephen and Deacon Adam join the brotherhood of deacons and priests who minister to and pray for the people of the Diocese of Saginaw's 56 parish communities located throughout 11 counties in mid-Michigan.
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Bishop Cistone's Homily from the Ordination Mass
Ordination Homily, Bishop Cistone, Order of the Diaconate of Stephen Blaxton and Adam Maher from Catholic Diocese of Saginaw on Vimeo.
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Those interested in learning more about priestly vocations may contact Father Andrew Booms, director of vocations to the priesthood for the Diocese of Saginaw at 989-752-8119 and frandyb@gmail.com.