I have received a letter from Archbishop Mansell informing me that Deacon Art Miller, head of the Office of Black Catholic Ministries, will be assigned as a deacon to our parish effective November 1. Many of you are already familiar with him, as he has brought the singing group from St. Michael's to St. Mary's on a number of occasions and has done several talks and days of recollection for us. I know you join me in welcoming Art and his wife Sandy to our parish family.