Candidates in Formation

Deacon Class of 2024

 

Deacon Candidate Shane Alexander

Shane and Amy Alexander

Married 31 years, 3 Children; Good Shepherd (Smithville, MO)

 

 

 

Deacon Candidate Benjamin Bongers

Benjamin and Lisa Bongers

Married 29 years; St. Therese North (Parkville, MO)

 

 

 

Deacon Candidate Eric Davis

Eric and Amy Davis 

Married 27 years, 4 children; St. John LaLande (Blue Springs, MO)

 

 

Deacon Candidate Jay Meacham

Jay and Mary Meacham

Married 23 years, 3 children; St. James (Liberty, MO)

 

 

Deacon Candidate Rodney Simpson

Rodney and Barbara Simpson

Married 29 years, 4 children; Holy Family (Kansas City, MO)

 

 

Deacon Candidate Mark Trujillo

Mark Trujillo

Widower, 4 children; St. Charles Borromeo (Kansas City, MO)

 

 

Deacon Candidate Roger Villanueva

Roger Villanueva

Widower, 2 children; Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Kansas City, MO)

 

 

 

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