Thien Hoang, C.Ss.R., received the ministry of Acolyte Saturday, January 15, 2022, at St. Gerard’s in San Antonio, TX. Denver Province Superior Steve Rehrauer presided at the installation. Please join us in congratulating Thien!



An acolyte assists the presiding celebrant at Mass and in other religious ceremonies. An acolyte performs ceremonial duties, such as lighting altar candles, holding the Sacramentary for the celebrant to read from, and assisting at the altar.