Deacon Raymond and his family moved in 1996 from Windsor to downlown Merlin, near the  now Rosary Shrine and Rosarian Monastery. He teaches science, math, computer engineering and communicationsfor the St. Clair Catholic District School Board at Ursuline College - UCC, The Pines. Decaon Raymond enjoys sailing, hiking, skiing,  cycling, playing guitar, home renovations, camping and geocaching.

Dcn Raymond serves in ministry at both St. Francis and St. Peter's Parishes through the St. Vincent dePaul Society, parish council, sacramental preparation, funeral vigils and baptisms. He was assigned by Bishop Fabbro to service in the wider ministries of St. Vincent de Paul, COR Kent and Retrouvaille Windsor after his ordination in November 2015. He preaches at St. Francis and St. Peter's on the first weekend of each month. Deacon Raymond is currently on a personal leave of absence. 

Reasons to Contact Deacon Raymond:

• You need the services of a deacon

• You're interested in serving those in need in our parishes, community or diocesan Church

• You're one of his students and want an extension on your assignment :)

• You're interested in the permanent diaconate