Permanent deacon candidates of the diocese’s cohort 11 pose for a group photo with Bishop Lary Silva following their Rite of Candidacy Jan. 14 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center. They are, from left, Peter Gumataotao, Emilio Macalalad, Clifford B. Villareal, Robert Seng Berg, Alvin A. Sniffen, Julian Taifmai, Stephen E.K.L. Lee, John W. Pollard, Jared M. Zick and Barry M. Danielson. The men took this step toward ordination after two years of aspirancy. (Photo courtesy of Dann Ebina)