Ordination Mass

Seminarian John Michael Gibbons was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacon on Saturday October 10, 2009, at Saint John Gualbert Cathedral in Johnstown.

 

 
Deacon John Gibbons joins Bishop Joseph and others outside of Saint John Gualbert Cathedral after his Ordination. (Left to right) Rev. Brian Saylor, Director of Vocations; Deacon Gibbons; Bishop Joseph; and Rev. Thomas Knoebel, Vice-Rector of Sacred Heart School of Theology. 

 

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Meet Deacon John M. Gibbons
Born on October 8, 1955, in Albany, NY, Deacon Gibbons lived in various parts of the country during his childhood and teen years. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Accounting. After graduation, Deacon Gibbons sold computer software and hardware around the country for 30 years. He was married for 21 years before his wife passed away in 2002. 

Deacon Gibbons is attending the Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corner, Wisconsin. As a seminarian, Deacon Gibbons served at Our Lady of the Alleghenies Parish in Lilly and Saint Andrew Parish in Johnstown.

Photo Courtesy: Sacred Heart School of Theology


 

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

Lord of the harvest, your Word finds a home in our hearts, calls us into community and invites us to generous service of the human family. Bless wih courage and spirit your priestly people, called to full participation in the one Body of Christ. May many choose to respond in public service to your call offered in Jesus' name. Amen.

Cardinal Joseph L. Bernardin (1928-1996)