Astorga Cathedral hosts ordination of first permanent deacon

Miguel Sierra Manteca has been ordained as the first permanent deacon of the Diocese of Astorga. The ceremony took place on September 27 at the Astorga Cathedral and was presided over by Archbishop Jesús Sanz Montes of Oviedo.

During the homily, Archbishop Montes noted that Manteca’s vocation emerged within his existing life as a married man and father. The event was attended by various clergy members, including the diocesan administrator Javier Gay and the director of studies José Manuel Carrasco, as well as family members.