Good News Story: Parishioner Steve Zaegel is in formation for the Permanent Diaconate

This is a 5 year process and his scheduled ordination is June 2026. Please keep Steve and his family in your prayers. 

Read his interview below:

1. When did you feel the call to enter into the Diaconate Training Program for the Archdiocese?  I started seriously considering the Diaconate shortly after I began teaching at Saint Louis Priory School, which was the Fall of 2017. The Benedictine monks at the Abbey impressed me with their service to the school and the community at large, which inspired me to consider myself becoming an ordained clergy. 
2. Were you mentored or are you mentored by anyone?  My Spiritual Director of Fr. Scott Scheiderer. I meet him once per month for spiritual direction and guidance. 
3. When did your formation start? Formation began in the Fall of 2021. 
4. How long is the formation process? 5 years 
5. When are you scheduled to be ordained? Scheduled ordination is June 2026. Probably the 1st or 2nd Saturday of that month. 
6. How does your wife feel about your becoming a Deacon in the Church? She is very supportive and encouraging, and she seems happy that I have said yes to the call.  
7. Anything else you would like to share.  Yes, I would like to share that every person has been given gifts by the Holy Spirit, and we need each other in community. My hope and prayer is that all people will branch out, each with their respective gifts, and make a positive difference in God’s Church.