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Deacon Gathering at Archdiocesan Convocation

June 3-5, 2022

From “Chicago Catholic” – Deacons gather for first In-Person Convocation since Pandemic – Deacons and their wives attended 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 was “50 Years of Spirit-Filled Service to the Lord,” and commemorated the 50th anniversary of the diaconate community in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

At right, 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 Diedre talk during a break. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)