Providence, R.I., May 21, 2011 / 18:30 pm
Bishop Robert C. Evans will preside at the diaconate ordination of Francesco Francese and Christopher Murphy on Saturday, May 21.
Francesco Francese, son of Maria and Attilio Francese, was born in Westerly and attended elementary schools there before continuing his education at the University of Rhode Island. In 2007, he entered the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence and attended Providence College.
In 2008, Francese entered Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, to continue his theological studies. In 2009, he attended the Institute for Priestly Formation at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. While a seminarian his assignments included Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Bristol, St. Brendan, East Providence and the chaplaincy program at Kent Hospital in Warwick.
“I look forward to my diaconate ordination as a servant who rejoices to serve both his master and those whom his master loves in a deeper way. I desire to be called a friend of Christ by following his commandments and being able to serve him as a deacon in his church,” said Francese.