It's always good to see an article about the diaconate, so I thought I'd share it with you!

Deacons wives rejoice in husbands ordinations

Ordination was a sacred moment for 11 wives also

- WCR photo by Glen Argan Wives of the Edmonton Archdiocese's first class of permanent deacons pray while there husbands were being ordained on July 4 at St. Joseph Basilica.

By RAMON GONZALEZ
WCR Staff Writer
Edmonton

The wives of the newly-ordained deacons are thankful they were included in the diaconate formation program and happy with their supporting role.

Those contacted by the WCR say they felt joyful, not left out, during their husbands' July 4 ordination. The wives journeyed through four years of formation with their husbands but did not qualify for ordination.

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