[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”]

On saturday, June 25th, members, companions, family and friends gathered at St. James Church in Liberty, MO to celebrate the ordination of Mark Yates to the diaconate. Bishop Joseph Charron presided; the parish choir led the community in song; everyone continued the celebration with a lunch served by a group of parishioners.

Mark will serve his diaconal ministry in the Sedalia catholic community, Sedalia, MO, beginning in July.

Text: Fr. Richard Bayuk, CPPS
Photo: Br. Juan Acuña, CPPS[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]