St. Joseph Parish in North Bend celebrated one of its own being ordained a transitional deacon Saturday morning with a three-Mass celebration this weekend.

Deacon Mark Bredestege proclaimed the Gospel and delivered a homily at all three weekend Masses. Receptions featured deacon-shaped cookies from a local bakery.

Bishop Joseph R. Binzer ordained nine men transitional deacons at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains Saturday, the largest group since 1979. For more see “Historic group of nine men ordained deacons.”

Thanks to St. Joseph parishioner Tina Geers for sharing the photos.