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Archdiocese of Denver 32 Military Services Ministry I n partnership with the Archdiocese of Mili- tary Services, the deacon is assigned to assist military families, so they continue to grow in their faith while stationed at Buckley Air Force Base. The deacon ensures military families can worship, receive sacraments and nurture their faith. He assists at the Sunday Liturgies in the base chapel, prepares dependent children of military personnel to receive the sacraments including first Holy Communion and Confir- mation. The deacon assists military personnel with the marriage preparation process as they prepare to enter into the Sacrament of Mat- rimony, as well as helping couples have their marriage convalidated. He is also an advocate in the annulment process for military person- nel and their dependents who are divorced. Military personnel have Bible studies and adult faith formation available to them as well. In addition, the deacon maintains and records all sacraments conferred at the chapel. i Deacon Craig Fucci denkdad@comcast.net

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