Deacon Greg Kandra – Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

A Farewell Tribute to Deacon Greg

Posted on June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 by All News & Events

"God’s Choicest Blessings on Deacon Greg and Siobhain Kandra" In early July 2023, Deacon Greg Kandra and his wife and Siobhain were preparing to depart Forest Hills and retire to Florida. Bishop Sanchez, speaking on behalf of the entire clergy, said:...Read More

A Letter from Deacon Greg

Posted on June 23, 2023June 29, 2023 by All News & Events

“Thank You for Filling This Church with Faith—and Filling My Heart with Gratitude” by Deacon Greg Kandra One Sunday in the spring of 1998, I was minding my own business, sitting in the back pew at Our Lady Queen of...Read More

“A Deacon Prays” Wins 1st Place at Catholic Media Awards

Posted on July 12, 2022 by All News & Events

Congratulations to Deacon Greg! His book A Deacon Prays: Prayers and Devotions for Liturgy and Life (Ava Maria Press) was awarded first place in the category of Prayer: Collections of Prayers at the 2022 Catholic Media Association conference in Portland, Oregon,...Read More