Father of Two Faculty Members to be ordained Deacon

On Saturday morning in the Cathedral at 10:00 AM, Bishop Wester will ordain over twenty men into the Order of Deacons for service in the parishes and institutions of the Diocese of Salt Lake City. Having completed a four-year period of formation, these men will receive assignments in various parishes and missions, including two who will join the pastoral staff of the Cathedral.

Of particular note for our parish is that one of the ordinands is a long-time member - Drew Petersen. Drew and his family have been active at the cathedral for many years. Drew has served us in a variety of capacities: as chairmen of the DDD drive, Altar Assistant, Lector and Extraordinary Minister, and much more. He currently oversees the Cathedral's ministry to those who are homebound, organizing the various volunteers who bring the Eucharist to those confined to their homes or places of care. It is without a doubt that Drew is a 'pillar' of our parish. We congratulate him as he moves into a new phase of his ministry at the Cathedral.

Two of Drew's daughters serve on the faculty of the Choir School. Megan Petersen is the Head Teacher for the Choir School's Third Grade, and Heidi Petersen coordinates the school's Extended Day program while also serving at the Guadalupe School.