Dcn. Ray Vann

Dcn. Ray Vann, MA, serves as a Catholic Permanent Deacon at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lufkin, Texas, since December 2007, and has held the position of President at Raymond K. Vann & Associates, LLC, providing community development grant project administration to rural Texas since September 2001. Additionally, Dcn. Vann has been a Volunteer Police Chaplain for the Lufkin Police Department since May 2016 and is a published author with works such as "Killing: A Spiritual Discernment Guide for Law Enforcement" and "Death Notifications: Field Guide and Log Book." Dcn. Vann is also a member of the International Conference of Police Chaplains, holding senior credentials. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Theology from Saint Joseph's College and ongoing studies toward a Doctor of Theology at Pontifex University, focusing on Diaconal Ontology.