“When you preach remember that your greatest homily will always be the integrity of your life. Your preaching will always depend upon the witness of the way you live.”

— Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta, homily at diaconate ordination.

Read more about Atlanta’s new deacons here.
You can find a great photo gallery here. 
Profiles of the deacons are right here.
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