Deacon candidates installed as lectors

Pictured are Matthew Bohleber, front row left, Scott Griffin, Deacon Dan DeCastra, Assistant Director of the Permanent Diaconate Deacon John McMullen, Bishop Joseph M. Siegel, Father Zach Etienne, Jorge Velasco, Jack Tuinier, Pedro Mendez, Dr. William Blanke, second row left, Chris Bassler, Phillip Durcholz, Jerry Durchholz, Peter Barry, Matthew McDowell, Ray Ruppel, Joshua Reising, Luis Londono, Doug Ackerman, third row left, Brian Ketzner. The Message photo by John Rohlf

Fifteen men who are currently studying for the Diocese of Evansville’s permanent diaconate were installed as lectors during the 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass and Rite of Installation into the Ministry of Lector Oct. 12 at Good Shepherd Parish in Evansville. The ministry of lector is conferred upon those who prepare and proclaim readings from Scripture at Mass and other liturgical celebrations. A lector may also recite psalms between the readings and present the intentions for the general intercessions.