Ordination of Deacon Anthony Velez

​On the Day of Pentecost, May 31, Bishop Eric was blessed to ordain Anthony Velez as the newest deacon in the Diocese of San Joaquin. Due to restrictions on public gatherings only Dcn. Anthony's family were able to attend, but many others were able to participate by watching the service on Saint James Anglican Church's Facebook page. Dcn. Anthony has been very involved in both his congregation and the diocese in training catechists as well as catechizing confirmands. Dcn. Anthony is in the process to eventually be ordained a priest in the diocese at a later date. Please keep Dcn. Anthony and his family in your prayers as he begins this new stage of his ministry!