Bishop, transitional deacons on retreat this week

Please hold in prayer Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., and the four transitional deacons who are completing their journeys towards the priesthood June 2 as they participate in a retreat this week to prepare for ordination.
 
The retreat includes daily talks given by Bishop O’Connell, as well as Mass and presentations on varying topics by diocesan officers and others to give the soon-to-be priests practical and important information.
 
The priest candidates are Rev. Messrs Christopher Dayton, Michael G. DeSaye, James R. Smith, and Rev. Brother Nicholas Dolan,
 
Learn more about each candidate, here.