Hesse, Perez to be ordained to the permanent deaconate

Mr. Tony Hesse and Mr. Samuel Perez will be ordained deacons in St. Mary’s Chapel at the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity on Saturday, November 18.

Both men are seminarians for the Diocese of New Ulm completing their formation at the St. Paul Seminary. Tony Hesse is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas and Samuel Perez attended the seminary in Solala Guatemala.

Both men will be ordained to the priesthood in June, 2001. Tony’s ordination will take place June 2 at the church of St. Anthony, Watkins, and Samuel’s ordination will be held at St. Mary, Tracy on June 9.

Tony Hesse grew up in Watkins. He is an outdoorsman and enjoys sports and recreation with his brothers. Samuel is an accomplished chess player and enjoys a wide range of music.