Diaconate Ordination
Permanent Diaconate Ordination
On Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 9 AM, seven candidates were ordained as Permanent Deacons.
Ordination 2026
With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, on Saturday, June 6th at 9 AM, seven candidates were ordained as Permanent Deacons at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. View the livestream here.
Photo Gallery
View the photo gallery from the 2026 Ordination ceremony.
Meet the Newly Ordained
Deacon Anton Dang
Wife’s Name: Cindy Dao
Home Parish: Maria Regina Catholic Church, Gardena
Deacon Edgar Jimenez
Wife’s Name: Michelle Jimenez
Home Parish: St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Whittier
Deacon Jose de Jesus Martin
Wife’s Name: Elvira Martin
Home Parish: Holy Family Catholic Church, Wilmington
Deacon Eduardo Martinez
Wife’s Name: Sophia Martinez
Home Parish: Santa Teresita Catholic Church, Los Angeles
Deacon Enrique Mota
Wife’s Name: Ofelia Mota
Home Parish: St. Marcellinus Catholic Church, Commerce
Deacon Ruben Quezada
Wife’s Name: Lupita Quezada
Home Parish: Immaculate Conception Church, Los Angeles
Deacon Paulinus (Osy) Ufondu
Wife’s Name: Stella Ufondu
Home Parish: St. Eugene Catholic Church, Los Angeles
*Find their Mass of Thanksgiving (times and dates) here. (PDF Version)
LA cancer doctor explains why he’s becoming a permanent deacon
Dr. David Freyer has already found tremendous fulfillment since joining Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in 2008 as a pediatric oncologist, serving as the director of its Survivorship and Supportive Care Program, as well as working with patients at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. Learn more about his journey here.
Past Ordinations
See the ceremonies of past Diaconate Ordinations.
We invite you to watch this short LA Catholics video about the calling of one of our deacons, ordained in 1979.
