Marian Helper • Winter 2025-26 • Marian.org 15 WELCOME, DEACON PATRICK: On Sept. 6, Br. Patrick Lynch, MIC, was ordained to the transitional diaconate, the last step, God willing, on his vocational journey to the priesthood. The Most Rev. William D. Byrne, Bishop of Springfield, Massachusetts, celebrated the Mass at the National Shrine and conferred the Sacrament of Holy Orders. In his homily, Bishop Byrne stressed the ministry of service associated with the diaconate. “Deacon Patrick will carry out a ministry of charity in the name of the whole Church,” he said. “Like Jesus, who appeared in the midst of the disciples, your job is to do the will of God in charity from the heart.” Deacon Patrick will join Fr. Alex Pumphrey, MIC, in service at the Marian Fathers’ Divine Mercy Apostolate in London, England. “I am so grateful for all of those who have shown me by their example what it means to serve others with love.” Deacon Patrick says. “In a particular way, I want to thank our Marian Helpers, whose prayers and generosity were a constant support during my formation. May God reward you for all you do for us.” PERPETUAL VOWS: Congratulations to Br. Jeffrey Kenney, MIC, on professing his perpetual vows on Aug. 14 at the National Shrine. Now a full member of the Marian Congregation, Br. Jeff pledged to perpetually live “in conformity to the life of Christ, who was poor, chaste, and obedient,” taking vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience. RENEWAL OF VOWS: On Aug. 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Marian Fathers gathered at the National Shrine to joyfully celebrate the first vows and renewal of vows of Marian seminarians. It was a day filled with grace as our members deepened their commitment to a life of prayer, service, and trust in the Lord’s Divine Mercy. Please continue to pray for our men in formation!
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