After delays due to the pandemic, we are happy to announce that on Saturday, September 5th, Bishop Edward Scharfenberger ordained Seminarian Nate Resila, along with 12 other men, to the Diaconate and one man to the Priesthood at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany, NY. Nate is in his fourth year of theology at Mundelein Seminary near Chicago and was assigned to St. Josaphat through their Teaching Parish Program. Perhaps you've read his insightful scripture reflections in our bulletin?
A note from Deacon Nate:
Dearest Parishioners of St. Josaphat Parish,
My heart is full of joyful gratitude to our loving savior Jesus Christ for ordaining me to serve him as his deacon through the laying on of hands of my bishop, Edward Scharfenberger, on Saturday, September 5th. The ordination rite, which took place at the Diocese of Albany’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, was a time of exquisite grace, beauty and sanctity not only for the 13 deacons and one priest ordained, but also for our families, loved ones and for our entire diocese.
Please accept my sincere gratitude for all of your encouragement, prayers and support these past few years during my time in seminary formation at Mundelein Seminary. I eagerly anticipate serving you this year as an ordained deacon as I continue preparing for ordination to the holy priesthood of Jesus Christ for the Diocese of Albany, NY this coming June. Thank you for sharing in this time of great hope, joy and gratitude with me! Thank you for your love for the priesthood and your support of vocations! Let us continue to hold each other in prayer!
Yours in the loving hearts of Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
Deacon Nathaniel J. Resila
Diocese of Albany, NY
4th Year Theologian, Mundelein Seminary
