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Permanent Diaconate Ordinations 2026
First source report
Archbishop Murray Chatlain ordained seven new permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Winnipeg during ceremonies held in June and July 2026.
Six men were ordained at St. Mary’s Cathedral on June 26, 2026. The new deacons include Mark Coates of St. Vital Parish, Quirino Gille of St. Ann’s Parish, Paul Human of Notre Dame Parish in Selkirk, Ernesto Samiana of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Jose Vasquez of St. Patrick’s Parish, and Maui Zamora of St. Edward’s Parish.
Rick DeBin of St. Helen’s Parish in Shoal Lake was ordained separately on July 17, 2026, at St. Augustine’s Parish in Brandon.
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Diocese of Winnipeg · Archdiocese of Winnipeg Communications
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- Jul 28, 2:52 PM PT Permanent Diaconate Ordinations 2026
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