Saturday, August 27 at St. Patrick's in North Platte, Bishop Hanefeldt celebrated the Rite of Admission to Candidacy for 9 men who have completed the aspirancy year in the program of preparation for the permanent diaconate.
Deacon Matthew Irish has guided them through their aspirancy year and will now oversee their 3-year formation program.
Front Row: James Holys, Deacon Matt Irish, Bishop Joseph Hanefeldt, Miguel Maciel, Fernando Zubiria
Back Row: Ron Golka, Philip Lukasiewicz, Robert Mallett, Kent Winder, Tarcisio Rodriquez, Carlos Molino
Photo courtesy of Cheryl Stomitis