On this page, we recognize the deacons ordained for the Archdiocese of Chicago celebrating jubilees this year. Deacons assist the bishop and priests in ministries of the word, liturgy and charity. Deacons also identify the needs of the poor and underserved, and shepherd the church’s resources to meet those needs. We thank them for their service and congratulate them on their anniversaries.

50 years

Deacon Raymond Gavin and his wife June, St. Catherine Labouré Parish, Glenview

Deacon Robert Leck, retired

25 years

Deacon Steward Adams and his wife Sarah, outside archdiocese

Deacon Robert Arvidson and his wife Susan, St. Francis de Sales Parish, Lake Zurich

Deacon Stephen Baldasti, Holy Archangels Parish, Hoffman Estates

Deacon David Brothers and his wife Carolyn, Our Lady of the Heights Parish, Chicago Heights

Deacon Rameau Buissereth, Haitian Catholic Apostolate

Deacon Daniel Cabrera and his wife Carmen, St. Carlo Acutis Parish,
2226 N. Hoyne Ave.

Deacon Martin Carillo and his wife Laura, St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Wheeling

Deacon Victor Chairez and his wife Beatriz, Queen of All Nations Parish, Hillside

Deacon Jose Cisneros and his wife Maria, Blessed Miguel Pro Parish, Berwyn

Deacon Frank De Frank and his wife Patricia, retired

Deacon Davis Fair and his wife Roberta, retired

Deacon Floro Hita and his wife Raquel, San José Luis Sánchez del Río Parish, 3647 W. North Ave.

Deacon William Karstenson and his wife Sueann, St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, Palatine

Deacon Salvatore Lema and his wife Beth Ann, outside archdiocese

Deacon John Macarol and his wife Teresita, Our Lady of the Woods Parish, Orland Park

Deacon Edward Melton and his wife Cheryl, outside archdiocese

Deacon Andrew Neu and his wife Cindy, St. Barnabas Parish, 10134 S. Longwood Drive

Deacon Robert Ochsner and his wife Sandra, St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Old Mill Creek

Deacon Rodrigo Ranola, St. Catherine Laboure Parish, Glenview

Deacon James Renwick and his wife Mary Ann, Christ Our Savior Parish, South Holland

Deacon Wilmer Rodriguez and his wife Carmen, retired