July 21, 2026
Bishop DeGrood and Father Leschisin

Bishop Donald DeGrood and newly ordained Father Alexander Leschisin.

At the end of May, the diocese celebrated the ordination of a new priest and two new transitional deacons. Alexander Leschisin was ordained to the priesthood on May 29. Matthew Harris and Andrew Mullaney were ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 28, marking one of the last major steps on their journey to the priesthood. Photos courtesy of YellowBug Photography.

Bishop Donald DeGrood with Deacon Matthew Harris (left) and Deacon Andrew Mullaney (right).
Father Alexander Leschisin lies prostrate during the Litany of Supplication.
Bishop Donald DeGrood consecrates the hands of Father Alexander Leschisin.
Father Alexander Leschisin prays a portion of the Eucharistic Prayer.
Deacon Matthew Harris (front) and Deacon Andrew Mullaney (back).
Bishop Donald DeGrood lays hands on Deacon Andrew Mullaney.
Bishop Donald DeGrood passes on the Book of the Gospels to Deacon Matthew Harris.