Deacon to join priestly fraternity

Father Goo will then serve at Christ the Redeemer Parish

In 2011, Deacon Goo walked across Canada for Crossroads, a pro-life organization. He will be ordained a priest May 23. BCC file photo.

A former Amazon employee awaits ordination. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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