Atlanta
Meet the Transitional Deacons
Published May 30, 2019 | En Español
ATLANTA—Bishop Joel M. Konzen ordained the following men to the transitional diaconate May 25 at the Cathedral of Christ the King:
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Cristian Cossio
Name: Cristian Cossio
Place of Birth: Colombia
Age: 33
Family: Parents are Jaime León Cossio Herrera and María Aleyda Sepúlveda. Three siblings.
Summer service: St. Brigid Church, Johns Creek.
Hobbies: Reading including works by favorite author Edgar Allan Poe, poetry and praying on long walks.
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Paul Porter
Name: Paul Porter
Place of Birth: Marietta
Age: 28
Family: Parents are Mark and Carol Porter. Two siblings.
Summer service: St. Pius X Church, Conyers.
Hobbies: Hiking, sports and cooking.
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Miller Gómez Ruiz
Name: Míller Gómez Ruiz
Place of Birth: Colombia
Age: 30
Family: Parents are Carlos Alberto and Aurelia Ruiz. Seven siblings, one deceased.
Summer service: St. Catherine of Siena Church, Kennesaw.
Hobbies: Reading, playing guitar and spending time with friends and family.
The Georgia Bulletin story on the May 25 ordination can be found here.