Oct. 16, 2019 By Deacon Kevin Mastellon Ogdensburg – Bishop Terry R. LaValley asked the 14 men standing before him if each was willing to complete the formation program of the Diocese in order to be ordained to ministry in the Church. They answered “I am.” Again, a chorus of, “I am.” With those promises made, Bishop then accepted the men as candidates for ordination as permanent deacons. The ceremony was held at Wadhams Hall in Ogdensburg on Oct. 4, the feast day of deacon St. Francis of Assisi. The men accepted to candidacy are: Randy Besio, Massena; Gerald Bouchard, Cape Vincent; James Carlin, Plattsburgh; Brent Davison, Plattsburgh; Daniel LeRoy, Theresa; Michael Lieber Jr., Constableville; Kenneth Lushia, West Chazy; Kenneth Racette, Plattsburgh; Roderic Roca, Ogdensburg; Lee Trudeau, North Bangor; Robert Uttendorfsky, Lowville; Noel Voos, Evans Mills; Mark Webster, West Chazy; and Peter Woolschlager, Croghan. Bishop LaValley then led this prayer for the new candidates: There was little time for the candidates, wives, family and friends who participated in the ceremony. The new candidates prepared for their first class of the weekend, Canon Law, taught by Bishop LaValley. |