10 Marian Helper • Winter 2022-23 • Marian.org Deacon Timothy Childers, MIC, (left) and Deacon Jason Lewis, MIC, were ordained to the transitional diaconate by the Most Rev. Roy Edward Campbell, Jr., on Sept. 3. WASHINGTON, D.C. — By this time next year, God willing, the Marian Fathers will add two new priests to its ever-growing roster. On Sept. 3, Deacon Timothy Childers, MIC, and Deacon Jason Lewis, MIC, were ordained to the transitional diaconate by the Most Rev. Roy Edward Campbell, Jr., auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Ordination to the diaconate is the next-tolast step on the journey to the priesthood. “Do the will of God and charity from your heart,” Bishop Campbell advised the ordinandi. “Serve others with joy as you would serve the Lord Himself. You must be like those once chosen by the apostles for the ministry of charity —men of good reputation, full of wisdom and of the Holy Spirit.” Deacon Timothy resides at the Marian House of Studies in Steubenville, Ohio, where he is helping form his brothers, and is working in parish ministry. Deacon Jason is continuing his studies in Washington, including Encounter Ministry training and serving as prefect of students at the Marian house of formation. Please keep both Deacon Timothy and Deacon Jason in prayer! EDEN HILL — The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy has a new Rector: Fr. Matthew Tomeny, MIC. A native of Florida, Fr. Matthew was ordained to the priesthood last year, and had been serving at St. Patrick Parish inYorkville, Illinois, and St. Mary Parish in Plano, Illinois. He is a lieutenant (junior grade) in the U.S. Naval Reserve, and in a few years will be called to active duty as a chaplain in the U.S. Navy. Father Matthew succeeds Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC, who now serves as Vice-Rector of Shrine Liturgy. Father Robert Vennetti, MIC, is the Vice-Rector of Shrine Events. “We’re excited to welcome Fr. Matthew back to Eden Hill,” says the Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC, interim Provincial Superior. “His youthful enthusiasm and love of the Eucharist will enhance the pastoral care we offer to pilgrims from all over the world, who visit the National Shrine to experience God’s loving mercy.” For more information on the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy and plan a visit, call (413) 298-3931 or visit ShrineOfDivineMercy.org. World of Mercy: united states
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