Three archdiocesan seminarians were ordained as transitional deacons on Oct. 25 at the Archabbey Church of Our Lady of Einsiedeln in St. Meinrad.

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson ordained Deacon Samuel Hansen, a member of St. Roch Parish in Indianapolis, and Deacon Timothy Khuishing and Deacon Khaing Thu, both members of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis. (Related: See a photo gallery from the ordination)

The transitional deacons are expected to be ordained as priests for the archdiocese next June.

After their priestly formation at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad concludes in December, the three deacons will minister in archdiocesan parishes in the months leading up to their priestly ordination.

(For more information about a vocation to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, visit www.HearGodsCall.com.) †