St. John Newman University Parish – Jonesboro issued the following announcement on May 28.
Ahead of his diaconate ordination, Nathan Ashburn admitted it was a “loaded question” about how he was feeling — both excited and nervous. But when Bishop Anthony B. Taylor performed the laying on of hands, where Ashburn received the strength of the Holy Spirit, “It was just joy. I was just so happy in the sense of taking on this call,” he said.
Deacon Nathan Ashburn, 33, was ordained a transitional deacon May 25 at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock, an integral step toward his priestly ordination next year.
“I woke up this morning at 6 a.m. super excited,” Ashburn said, admitting he’s not typically so cheerful that early.
Ashburn was surrounded by seminarians, priests, friends and family, including parents Deacon Chuck and Juliann Ashburn and his sisters Lauren and Mary Katherine Ashburn. His brother, Capt. Christopher Ashburn, is stationed in Vicenza, Italy.
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Source: St. John Newman University Parish – Jonesboro
