Diocese of Evansville candidate for holy Orders Deacon Tyler Underhill, left facing Bishop Joseph M. Siegel, makes his Priesthood Promises, which include a Profession of Faith and an Oath of Fidelity, in the presence of Bishop Siegel, second from right, during a June 17 Mass in the Mary, Mother of God Chapel at the Catholic Center in Evansville. Also pictured are Benedictine Father Edward Linton, second from left, Deacon Phillip Rogier and Matt Miller, diocesan director of worship. Not visible in the photo are Father Tyler Tenbarge, diocesan director of vocations, and Deacon Caleb Scherzinger. Earlier this spring, Deacon Phillip and Deacon Caleb made their Priesthood Promises at St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad. Deacon Tyler, Deacon Caleb and Deacon Phillip will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Siegel June 22 at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville.
The Message photos by Megan Erbacher
Diocese of Evansville candidate for holy Orders Deacon Tyler Underhill, standing at the altar, makes his Oath of Fidelity in the presence of Bishop Siegel, left, June 17 in the Mary, Mother of God Chapel at the Catholic Center in Evansville.
Bishop Joseph M. Siegel, first row second from right, welcomes Deacon Tyler Underhill, far left, Deacon Phillip Rogier, third from left, and Deacon Caleb Scherzinger, far right, to the Mary, Mother of God Chapel at the Catholic Center in Evansville for a June 17 Mass. Also pictured are Benedictine Father Edward Linton, second rowleft, Father Tyler Tenbarge, diocesan director of vocations, and Matt Miller, diocesan director of worship. During his homily, Bishop Siegel said the lives of priests might not always be easy, as Peter’s life would attest, but he told Deacon Tyler, Deacon Caleb and Deacon Phillip that they will live lives of truth, integrity, peace, love and abiding joy. All three transitional deacons are the Diocese of Evansville candidates for holy Orders to be ordained to the priesthood June 22 at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville.
Deacon Tyler Underhill, standing at the altar, makes his Oath of Fidelity in the presence of Bishop Siegel, far left, during Mass June 17 in the Mary, Mother of God Chapel. Deacon Tyler attends seminary at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, Italy.
