Dn. Michael Kocjancic
Pastoral Associate
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Deacon Mike holds a Master’s degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University in New Orleans and in Elementary Administration from Youngstown State University.  He retired in 2005 after 30 years of service in Special Education for the East Liverpool City School District.  He was ordained to the diaconate on December 9, 1989, and has ministered to the parishioners of St. Charles Parish in Boardman, where he currently serves as the parish Director of Worship.  Deacon Mike is a 2nd degree member of the Fr. Venglarik Council #11915 Knights of Columbus and was a founding member of the Men’s Club of St. Charles.

Besides offering adult formation programs throughout the year at both the parish and diocesan levels, Deacon Mike serves as the Associate Director of the Permanent Diaconate of the Diocese of Youngstown.  He is also a member of the Diocesan Worship Committee, the Diocesan Stewardship Commission, and serves as one of the Master of Ceremonies for Bishop Murry.

Mike and his wife Kathy have been married for 51 years, are the parents of four sons: Michael [Mari], John [Nichole], Adam [Nikki], and David, and are the proud grandparents of Skye, Madison, Sophie, Lily, Deacon, Fiona, Foster, Rowan, and Eleanor.