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Like son, like father

Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ ordains Michael Patrick Nixon, 56, a deacon, as his son, Deacon Michael John Nixon, 26, far right, watches. The elder Deacon Nixon was ordained with 16 other new deacons June 20 at St. Paul Parish and the younger Deacon Nixon was ordained April 25 at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary.

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PENSACOLA | Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ ordains Michael Patrick Nixon, 56, a deacon, as his son, Deacon Michael John Nixon, 26, far right, watches. The elder Deacon Nixon was ordained with 16 other new deacons June 20 at St. Paul Parish and the younger Deacon Nixon was ordained April 25 at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary.

“I had the best seat in the house,” the son said the next day, which happened to be Father’s Day. “It was awesome, a really beautiful experience. It was a real, grace–filled moment – and I was very proud. It was a great day for the Church.” MORE...
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