Deacon Rick Autry

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Ordained: 2020

Profession: Retired

Home parish: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Southport, NC

Assigned parish: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Southport, NC

When did you first consider a vocation to the permanent diaconate?

2005

What is your favorite part of being a deacon?

Serving others.

What would you say to someone considering the permanent diaconate?

Pray, discern and ask the Lord to show you his will for your life.

What surprised you the most about the permanent diaconate?

How supportive and how welcoming everyone is.

What is your favorite scripture passage?

John 3:16

Who is your favorite saint and why?

St. Stephen because he was a deacon and the first martyr.