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OMAHA — Hartington area native Kyle Uhing was one of eight men to be ordained as permanent deacons Saturday, May 3, at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha.
The ordination comes after four years of formation and discernment.
Though their lives and backgrounds are varied, the men share some common qualities, according to Deacon Tim McNeil, chancellor of the archdiocese and director of the diaconate office.
“Pope Francis described the qualities of a deacon as being humble, good spouses, fathers and grandparents,” Deacon McNeil said.
Deacons are expected “to act as sentinels, helping the Christian community recognize Jesus in the poor and those who seem distant, as He knocks on our doors through them.”
“Pope Francis would take pride in the men ordained this Saturday.”
Uhing, a 2007 Cedar Catholic High School graduate, has been involved with the church for most of his life.
He takes Holy Communion to the homebound and those in a nursing home, and is the director of religious education for seventh and eighth grade CCD students as well as being a member of the Knights of Columbus, Serra Club and Christians Encounter Christ groups.
Uhing and his wife Michaela have been married for nine years. They have four children: Lily, Emily, James and John.
Uhing said he enjoys helping people through the church, but wanted to do more.
“God’s plan has always been better than my own, and I am finding that my call is the fulfillment of what I have wanted all along and more,” he said;. “God is so good and provides for all that we need. He has graciously led me down this path, and I am excited to see how He continues to work with, in, and through me.”
Others being ordained were: Michael Campie, Papillion John Joseph Cavanaugh, Papillion Arturo Hernandez, South Sioux City James Elton Horacek, Papillion.
Phillip Joseph LaSala, Papillion.
José Guadalupe Lara Rodriguez, Omaha.
