Ordination to the Sacred Diaconate

Seven candidates will be ordained Deacons at Holy Mass by the imposition of hands and prayer of ordination by Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Providence, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence beginning at 10 a.m. All are welcome!
CANDIDATES FOR ORDINATION:
Jimmy Rommer Aybar Santiago
Enmanuel Adolfo Cabrera Carpio
Leo Thomas Fontaine
Aquilino Antonio Luna Diaz
Sean Vincent Magiera
Javier Eduardo Perez Sanabria
Felix José Rodriguez Almonte
To learn more, read "Hearing God’s voice, deacon candidates answered the call" in our award-winning diocesan newspaper, Rhode Island Catholic,
https://www.thericatholic.com/stories/hearing-gods-voice-deacon-candidates-answered-the-call,15139?.
PHOTO: The seven candidates in the Permanent Deacon Class of 2026. From left, Javier Sanabria, Leo Fontaine, Jimmy Aybar, Felix Rodriguez, Enmanuel Cabrera, Aquilino Luna, and Sean Magiera. Photo by Erik Scalavino.