Permanent Diaconate Formation Class of 2028

Mark Wankum, St. Edward Church, Little Rock

Married To: Sarah Wankum
Children/Grandchildren: Seven children
Profession: Attorney
Interests and Hobbies: Reading, hunting, baseball and spending time with my wife and kids.

Why do you want to be a deacon?

I want to give my “yes” to the Lord’s call to live his life of service in a deeper way. I have been inspired by several close friends who are deacons, and the more I have opened my heart to the diaconate, the stronger the sense of peace the Lord has given.