Deacon Patrick Pelkey

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Ordained: 2010

Family: Wife - Lynn Pelkey; children - Rebecca Pelkey, Stephanie Lytle, Kevin Pelkey

Profession: IT Sr. Project Manager

Home parish: St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Cary, NC

Assigned parish: St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Cary, NC

Hobbies: Author, Travel

When did you first consider a vocation to the permanent diaconate?

2001

What is your favorite part of being a deacon?

Deacon of the Eucharist 

What would you say to someone considering the permanent diaconate?

Pray and listen to the Holy Spirit's prompting.

What is your favorite scripture passage?

You spare all things, because they are yours, O Ruler and Lover of souls, for your imperishable spirit is in all things! (Wis 11:26)

Who is your favorite saint and why?

The Blessed Virgin Mary. Her intercession saved my life.