Raney Johnson Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate

Bishop Francis I. Malone performed his very first ordination as our new chief shepherd on Saturday, June 27 at St. Mary of the Pines Church. The recipient was none other than Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church’s Raney Johnson.

The event was well attended by priests & deacons of the diocese, brother seminarians and Deacon Johnson’s extended family.

Deacon Johnson will be our newest priest of the diocese in less than one year. Everyone remains truly excited to have him leading our group of seminarians towards service to the faithful.

John Mark Willcox Director, Diocesan Communications and Development Office

Deacon Johnson distributes the Eucharist.

Raney Johnson lays prostrate, prior to being ordained.