The Diocese of Sioux Falls will ordain two seminarians to the priesthood and three seminarians to the transitional diaconate at the beginning of this month.
The ordinations to the priesthood are scheduled for Friday, June 3 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral., while the ordinations to the diaconate will take place on Thursday, June 2 at 11 a.m., also at St. Joseph Cathedral.
Reverend Mr. Dana Christensen and Reverend Mr. Robert Lacey will be ordained on Friday with apostolic administrator, Bishop Samuel J. Aquila, former Bishop Robert J. Carlson and retired Bishop Paul V. Dudley presiding.
Seminarians David Axtmann, Andrew Dickinson and David Garza will be ordained to the transitional diaconate on Thursday.
Christensen just concluded his seminary study at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis while Lacey finished his seminary study at Mount Saint Mary Seminary, Emmitsburg, MD.
As for the candidates for the transitional diaconate, David Axtmann just concluded his third year of seminary study at Holy Apostles Seminary, Cromwell, CT.
Dickinson and Garza concluded their third year of Theological studies at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, Denver.
The diocese continues to have more than 20 men in formation studying for the priesthood.at various seminaries across the country.
If you would like more information about the ordinations, contact the Catholic Pastoral Center at 605-334-9861 or go to www.sfcatholic.org.