4 ordained to transitional diaconate

Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel ordained four men to the transitional diaconate Saturday at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette. These men are Christopher Blake Cambre, Matthew Christopher Hebert, David Michael Rozas, and René Joseph Pellessier.
As transitional deacons, these men are now capable of assisting Bishop Deshotel and other priests of the diocese by distributing Holy Communion, proclaiming the Gospel, presiding over funerals and burials (outside of Mass), and also by performing other charitable ministries. In the interim time before they are to return to their respective seminaries to continue their studies and preparation for their ordination to the priesthood, each of these four men has received an assignment to serve here in the Diocese of Lafayette.
Christopher Blake Cambre is assigned to St. Anthony of Padua Church in Eunice until he returns to his studies in October.
Matthew Christopher Hebert is assigned to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Ville Platte until he returns to his studies in August.
David Michael Rozas is assigned to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Kaplan until he returns to his studies in October.
René Joseph Pellessier is assigned to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Crowley until he returns to his studies in August.