Deacon William G. Gray

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Ordained: 1982

Family: Wife, 5 children

Profession: Engineering professor

Home parish: St. Paul Parish; Princeton, NJ

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

1977

What is your favorite part of being a deacon?

It is what the Lord has called me to be.

What would you say to someone considering the permanent diaconate?

Deciding to become a deacon is not just an individual choice; it must be a response to a call from the Lord.

What surprised you the most about the permanent diaconate?

The permanent diaconate has not been, in any way, as I had planned it would be; but it has provided a surprising range of experiences and opportunities for service and spiritual growth.

What is your favorite scripture passage?

Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-8; Luke 9:28-36)