Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is sanctified and governed, mercifully hear our humble supplications for all bishops, priests and deacons; that by the gift of your grace, all, in their various appointments, may faithfully serve you and have the strength to be firm witnesses of the Gospel to the world. Amen.
On June 24, 2021 at St. Patrick Co-Cathedral, Deacon John Pankratz, was ordained to the sacred priesthood in the Diocese of Great Falls-Blgs. by Most Rev. Michael W. Warfel.
May God bless and protect Fr. John Pankratz, all the days of his life.
PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
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Our seminarians represent the future of the Catholic Church. Their voices will proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the words of absolution, the words of consecration. Their hands will be anointing us, blessing us, baptizing our children and grandchildren, and raising the Host over our bowed heads. They will extend the priesthood of Jesus Christ and the saving power of His Sacrifice in the world for the next generations.
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Gracious and loving God, we thank your for the gift of our priests. Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation. Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel. Allow them to experience joy in their ministry. Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
Amen.
Fr. Domenico Pizzonia | 5/12/2005 |
Fr. Xavier Arimboor | 5/12/1991 |
Fr. Richard Schlosser | 5/18/1974 |
Fr. James Birkmaier | 5/18/1968 |
Fr. Peter Guthneck | 5/22/1971 |
Fr. Joseph Diekhans | 5/22/1965 |
Fr. Doug Krings | 5/21/2013 |
Fr. Greg Staudinger | 5/23/1981 |
Fr. Thomas Beggin | 5/25/1979 |
Fr. Oliver Doyle | 5/28/1978 |
Fr. Jose Marquez | 5/29/1999 |
Fr. Joseph Ponessa | 6/1/1974 |
Fr. Francis Schreiber | 6/3/2002 |
Fr. Nyhun Tran | 6/5/2010 |
Fr. Leo McDowell | 6/8/1994 |
Fr. Michael Schneider | 6/8/1994 |
Fr. Robert Grosch | 6/8/1974 |
Fr. Tom Harney | 6/10/1962 |
Fr. Ted Szudera | 6/11/1977 |
Fr. William Hogan | 6/12/1966 |
Fr. John Houlihan | 6/14/1964 |
Fr. Thomas Tobin | 6/14/1959 |
Fr. Stephen Zabrocki | 6/15/1989 |
Fr. William Cawley | 6/15/1973 |
Fr. Jay Peterson | 6/17/1978 |
Fr. Marcel Vogel | 6/17/1989 |
Fr. Jerry Connolly | 6/17/1967 |
Fr. Terry Regan | 6/18/1968 |
Fr. Patrick Zabrocki | 6/22/1988 |
Fr. Daniel O'Rourke | 6/22/1988 |
Fr. Alphonsus Enelichi | 6/23/1990 |
Fr. Ryan Erlenbush | 6/23/2009 |
Fr. John Pankratz | 6/24/2021 |
Fr. David Wilkins | 6/24/2014 |
Fr. Cory Sticha | 6/26/2008 |
Fr. Garrett Nelson | 6/26/2014 |
Fr. Daniel Wathan | 6/27/2006 |
Fr. Jim O'Neil | 6/28/1985 |
Fr. Samuel Spiering | 6/28/2012 |
Fr. Wayne Pittard | 6/29/1983 |
Pictured left to right: Deacon Pete Woelkers, Brenton Seymour, Blake Jensen, Roy Brown, Bishop Michael Warfel, Bob Wiesner, Ed Serrat, Tom Depuydt
Bishop Michael Warfel introduced the six candidates for the Permanent Diaconate at Holy Mass on Sunday, September 26, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Red Lodge. These six men have completed a year of Aspirancy and are beginning the first year of Candidacy. We pray that the Holy Spirit continues to guide them and their wives during these next years of formation.