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EPISODE#78
CATHEDRAL SQUARE: THE MINISTRY OF THE DIACONATE

Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith.

On today’s engaging podcast, Fr Christopher welcomes to the studio the Director of the Office for the Diaconate, Deacon Tom Saenz. Having been ordained a deacon himself for a relatively short period of time, he has been able to utilize his many years as a business leader into this new role of service to the Church.

Tune in for another enlightening discussion!

MEET DEACON TOM AND SHELLY MCGUINE

YEARS MARRIED: 53

CHILDREN: 6

GRANDCHILDREN: 12

YEARS IN THE DIACONATE: 24

HIS MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE: “Being with a man dying of brain cancer. I brought him Communion daily for many months and witnessed his faith in Jesus as he surrendered himself to Jesus. He died a very peaceful death.”

HIS GREATEST CHALLENGE: “Preparing a meaningful homily is very important to me. In addition I never want to cause someone to lose their faith by what I do in my life either as a deacon or how I lead my life.”

FAVORITE SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 15: 16 — “When I found your words, I devoured them; your words were my joy, the happiness of my heart, Because I bear your name Lord, God of hosts.”