Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart;
and you will find rest for yourselves.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.
This is Jesus' invitation to discipleship in Matthew 11:28-30.
Father Patrick M. Crino, Pastor
Ed was Ordained a Roman Catholic Deacon for the Diocese of Tucson in June 2003. Bishop Gerald Kicanas officially assigned Deacon Ed to St Thomas at that time. He serves as Pastoral Associate and as Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries. Areas of ministry also include Sacramental Duties, Pastoral Counseling, Spiritual Direction, Death Row Ministry, and is a guest speaker from time to time at numerous organizations.
Deacon Ed is a former Grand Knight of KofC, a Business Corporate Executive (President & COO), and owned and operated a business for 17 years.
His lovely wife of 31 years is Anne Marie. She is a certified LPC Clinical Therapist working in the mental health field. They have two children: Ryan and Christen.