Deacon Mike has been a deacon for 10 years and a parishioner for 35 years.

Missions include:

• Holy Land Pilgrimages
• Community Ministry - Chair the Foundation for Ascension Illinois Hospital system to help raise awareness and access to mental health services and to extend the Catholic healing ministry of Christ to those most in need. 

John 14:40 - "On that day you will realize that I am in my Father and you are in me and I in you".