“Who am I to approach the Holy Altar of God and to serve his people? Nobody! I am just a simple instrument of all His graces, an instrument that needs a lot of help from all the people of the diocese with your constant prayers for my sanctification and for the sanctification of all priests, those from Wichita and from all over the world.”
Deacon De Loera said he has learned after all of his years in the seminary that the people in Wichita love their seminarians and their priests. “God chose me to one day serve you and He chose you to pray for me and all my brother seminarians. Thank you for the great work that you have done for me, for the Glory of God.”
The Rev. Mr. Daniel J. Duling
The Rev. Mr. Daniel J. Duling of Schulte, Kansas will also be ordained to the priesthood. He is a student at Mount St. Mary Seminary, Emmitsburg, Md.
Deacon Duling said it was difficult to believe how fast seminary went by. “At other times I think it was a long time – I am very happy to be done with school. I will really miss the fraternity, the community of the seminary, and many of the men. You really come to develop strong friendships that will last forever.”
He said he is looking forward to being in a parish where he can serve the people of the diocese, who are responsible for him being there. “To serve beside my brother priests in Christ’s vineyard will be a great honor, I can just only hope and pray I can be half the priest that all these priests have been to me. I am looking forward to serving the people of God by serving Christ through Mary.”
Deacon Duling said he is grateful to his family, parish, and the people of the diocese because without their love and support he would have never been able to dedicate his life to the service of Christ’s Church. “Please continue to pray for all priests that they will die to self that Christ may grow in them,” he said.
The Rev. Mr. John P. Fogliasso
The Rev. Mr. John P. Fogliasso of Frontenac will be ordained to the priesthood Saturday, May 28. He studied at Kenrick-Glennon in St. Louis.
He said his ordination marks the end of six years of seminary education and formation. “Looking back on the many memories and experiences I have been blessed to have had, I am grateful for the support and encouragement I've received.”
He said his family has always been supportive of him and that his home parish and friends have been generous “in their excitement for me.”
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“I’ve had many people surprise me during this past semester by telling me they are planning on attending my ordination. I am incredibly honored and humbled that they have a desire to attend and help me offer thanks to God on that special day,” he said.
Deacon Fogliasso said it was impossible for him to select what he is looking forward to most as a priest. “I’m overwhelmed to think that soon I will be hearing confessions and offering absolution in the person of Christ, that I am merely months away from offering the most holy sacrifice of the Mass, and that it will be my role to anoint the sick and help prepare them as they approach their final hours and days in this world.”
He added that he is now reflecting on all the blessings in my life, praying in gratitude for his ministry and asking God to lead him in learning how to be a “humble servant for His holy church.”
The Rev. Mr. Jeremy S. Huser
The Rev. Mr. Jeremy S. Huser, son of Mark and Jeryl Huser, members of Sacred Heart Parish, Fredonia, will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, May 28. He studied at Mount St. Mary Seminary.
Deacon Huser said he is excited to be finishing up his seminary studies and is eager for parish work. “As a result of diocesan support these past five and a half years, I have been able to grow in faith, both spiritually and intellectually,” he said. “With this knowledge I hope and pray through word and example that I will lead the people of God closer to our Lord Jesus Christ.”