Deacon Jim and Cynthia were formerly parishioners at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Del Rio, Texas. This year they celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary and have been blessed with three children.
Deacon Jim was born and raised in Brookfield, IL, while Cynthia is a native of Del Rio, Texas. In 1988, Deacon Jim Started a career in Federal Law Enforcement which brough him to the Del Rio, Texas area. In 1989, Jim and Cynthia met in Del Rio shortly after Cynthia graduated from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. After their marriage in 1990, they were sent to the San Diego, California area by Deacon Jim’s employer.
After almost 23 years and living in Georgia, El Paso, Arizona, Washington, DC, and Michigan the opportunity presented itself to return to Del Rio, Texas in 2012. Deacon Jim and Cynthia returned to Del Rio to be closer to family. Once back in Del Rio, Deacon Jim and Cynthia’s faith journey continued and grew exponentially.
In 2016, Deacon Jim retired after 30 years of government service and in 2018 they began their Diaconate formation. Deacon Jim and Cynthia were ordained on May 27, 2023. Deacon Jim and Cynthia are looking forward to serving God’s people in their new roles as a Deacon husband and wife team here in San Antonio and the St. Ann community. Deacon Jim is currently the Business Manager for St. Dominic Catholic Church here in San Antonio and Cynthia continues to teach Middle School Religious Education.