Deacons

Deacon Ernie Abadejos
Ordained as permanent deacon in February 1999 by then Bishop Joseph Fiorenza 
at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church and
was assigned at Notre Dame Catholic Church since then.

A mechanical and industrial engineer by profession, he retired as senior project 
engineer at NASA’s space program. A 4th degree member of the Knights of 
Columbus, he served as a grand knight of KC Council at St. Justin Martyr Church. 
He is presently spiritual director of the Southwest Houston Curia of the Legion of 
Mary.

Married for 48 years to Paz Bago Abadejos, a teacher and a graduate nurse, who 
retired 13 years ago to care for her 7 grandchildren and assist Deacon Ernie in his 
diaconate ministry. She has been a lector, extraordinary minister of Holy 
Communion, marriage counselor and sponsor couple/ wedding coordinator.
Their union is blessed with two daughters: Pauline, a nurse instructor married to 
Dr. Brian Tremaine with 3 children; and Jocelyn, a nutrition instructor married to 
computer system engineer Rick Aventurado with 4 children. 

Highlight of Deacon Ernie’s ministry is his going to Rome in 2007 where he 
served as deacon of the altar at the 1st Mass of Cardinal DiNardo in the Basilica 
Maria Maggiore with Father Dat Hoang as the Master of Ceremony.
 

Homilies to Remember
Deacon Ernie gave a wonderful Homily on Marriage
Deacon Ernie Homily 7/31/16 - "Playing with the Stars" - click here for script.
Deacon Ernie Homily 1/16/16 - "Keeping the Best for the Last" - Click here for script.
 

Deacon Randy Graham
Deacon Randy was ordained a permanent deacon on January 26, 2013 by His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and was assigned to St. John Vianney parish where Randy and his family had been parishioners for 37 years.

A native of Los Angeles, California, Randy and his wife, Irene, and their children moved to Houston in 1978. A human resources executive for over 40 years, Randy spent most of that time in the financial services industry and is currently the Associate Vice President for Human Resources at the University of St. Thomas.



Deacon Randy has been married for over 45 years to Irene Graham, his childhood sweetheart who were next door neighbors when Randy was twelve years old. Randy and Irene have four grown children, Lisa, Christina, Jason, and Rick and four grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler, Graham, and Paige. They have lived in the Katy area for over 35 years. Lisa and Rick, their daughter and son-in-law, are dentists in the Katy area and Lisa is the president of a non-profit organization, Autism Rescue Angels. Christina and Jason, their daughter and son, live in Portland, Oregon.

Randy, over the years at St. John Vianney, has served as President of the Pastoral Council, CCE teacher, Coordinator of Children’s Liturgy, Director of the Ministry to the Sick, member of the ACTS core team and That Man Is You, and a member of the RCIA team. He is currently a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

Public Announcement– Rite of Candidacy for Juan Palomares

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston formally announces that Juan Palomares will be admitted to candidacy for the permanent diaconate on February 20, 2016 at a Mass to be celebrated by Bishop George Sheltz.

If any person knows of a serious reason why this Aspirant should not be admitted to Candidacy or continue to ordination to the permanent diaconate, please notify Deacon Rob Ward, Director of Formation, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston at 281-723-1910 or via email at rob.ward@smseminary.com.

Please keep Juan in your prayers as he is called to the Rite of Candidacy. May he always remain faithful to the vocation to which he is called. This announcement is in compliance with Canon 1051:2 of the Code of Canon Law.

Public Announcement– Public Announcement– Rite of Candidacy for Rey Croson

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston formally announces that Rey Croson will be admitted to candidacy for the permanent diaconate on February 20, 2016 at a Mass to be celebrated by Bishop George Sheltz.

If any person knows of a serious reason why this Aspirant should not be admitted to Candidacy or continue to ordination to the permanent diaconate, please notify Deacon Rob Ward, Director of Formation, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston at 281-723-1910 or via email at rob.ward@smseminary.com.

Please keep Rey in your prayers as he is called to the Rite of Candidacy. May he always remain faithful to the vocation to which he is called. This announcement is in compliance with Canon 1051:2 of the Code of Canon Law.