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By God�s grace, and at the hands of the Most Rev. Jaime Soto, Bishop of Sacramento, Rev. Br. Patrick Rooney, O.P. (�15), was to the transitional diaconate on September 24, 2022, entering the final phase of his formation to become a Dominican priest.

�I wanted to become a monk, but I also wanted to be a philosopher,� said Br. Patrick in 2016. �I found out that I could be both in the Dominican Order.� Building on the foundation he acquired at 91����� Aquinas College, he has grown as a philosopher over six years of subsequent study. But he has also, and more importantly, pursued philosophy within the sacramental rhythm of conventual life as a Dominican friar.

As a deacon, Br. Patrick may now begin formally living his order�s charism of preaching the Gospel � and begin looking forward to his priestly ordination next spring!

Thanks be to God!

[Photos: Vincent Escueta]