<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><!-- <?pcf-stylesheet path="/_resources/xsl/for-all-forever-news/news-post-campaign.xsl" title="CampaignHTML" extension="-campaign.html" alternate="yes" ?> --><item href="/theology/news/the-role-of-diaconate-service-and-hospitality.html" dsn="news"><teaser-title>The Role of Diaconate Service and Hospitality</teaser-title><teaser-description>Deacons Andrew Saunders and Peter Cistaro hosted a Day of Reflection in Bethany Hall, highlighting the importance of service in the Diaconate and hospitality.</teaser-description><pubDate>02/27/2026</pubDate><title>Deacons Showcase the Significance of Service and Diaconate Hospitality</title><description>Deacons Andrew Saunders and Peter Cistaro hosted a Day of Reflection in Bethany Hall, highlighting the importance of service in the Diaconate and hospitality.</description><author>Michael Morano</author><author-title/><image><img src="/images/deacon-andrew-saunders-320.jpg" alt="Deacon Andrew Saunders"/></image><shortnames>cistarpe, andrewsaunders2</shortnames><category>Faith and Service</category><department>Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology</department><relationships>Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology</relationships><created-date>2026-02-26T14:24:51.853Z</created-date></item>