Good News

The Diaconate Formation Program is a multi-stage process of spiritual, intellectual, and practical training for men seeking to become permanent deacons in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. James Kuropatwinski and his wife Shelly have been attending formation classes for the past two years. Candidacy is an important step in the formation process.

The advancement to Candidacy for James and his classmates took place on Wednesday September 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Los Lunas at San Clemente Catholic Parish. Please keep James and his classmates in your prayers as they continue their formation and discernment.