Deacon Ronald Brown and his wife, Cecilia, moved to the Portage area earlier in the year from the Diocese of Joliet in Illinois. When he heard that our clergy resources were dwindling this year, he offered his service to the parish. Bishop Bradley accepted that offer and Deacon Brown has now officially joined us at St. Catherine. We are still in the process of getting him settled in the office. We will have a more formal announcement for him soon. Welcome, Deacon Ronald!