Dear Parishioners,

 

My name is Deacon Peter Tran, and it is a great blessing to serve among you in this parish community.

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My wife, Kate, and I are celebrating twenty years of marriage this year. We have been abundantly blessed with six children: Michael (18), Sarah (16), Noah (14), Mary Evelyn (12), Gianna (11), and Matthew (8). As a family, we enjoy traveling, playing softball, gathering around bonfires, and spending time reading together.

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After several years of prayerful discernment, I entered the diaconate formation program in the fall of 2019 and was ordained in June of 2025. Following my ordination, I was assigned - according to the custom of our diocese - to serve within my home parish community, the Isanti Area Catholic Community. My family and I remain active parishioners there, continuing our involvement in various ministries.

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In addition to diaconate service, I work full-time as a physical therapist. In both of these vocations, I am grateful for the opportunity to walk beside individuals during times when they are especially in need of hope, guidance, and healing. Kate devotes herself to homeschooling and coordinating the chaos of a busy household.

 

One of the greatest joys of my diaconal ministry is proclaiming the Gospel and serving God’s people. It is my sincere hope to help lead others more deeply to Christ and foster a greater love for the Eucharist.

 

Like many families, our daily life is shaped by the ordinary rhythms of life - shared meals, conversations, and the many activities that accompany raising children. It is within these simple, everyday moments that I have come to recognize more profoundly the presence of God.

 

As we continue to become more integrated into this parish community, our family looks forward to getting to know you—not only at Sunday Mass, but also through the various ministries, events, and opportunities for fellowship that enrich parish life. Please feel free to introduce yourself. I would be grateful for the opportunity to meet you. The strength of our parish is Christ, but is also found in our willingness to know one another, pray for one another, and to encourage one another in our shared journey of faith.

 

Please be assured of my prayers for you and your families. It is a privilege to serve here, and I look forward to growing in faith together as we seek to know, love, and serve the Lord.

 

Sincerely in Christ,

Deacon Peter Tran