Dony Antony Ordained to the Permanent Diaconate
On September 6, 2025, Dony Antony was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida, at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius of Loyola, by Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito ( Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach). In his homily, the Bishop highlighted Pope Francis’ words: “The ministry of the deacon reflects forgiveness, service, and communion.”
Dony’s journey with Jesus Youth began during his campus days in Kerala, and he has served in multiple roles, including as a member of the Jesus Youth US National Council. Together with his wife Josy and their five children, Dony continues to live a life dedicated to service, mission, and prayer.
His ordination is a joyful milestone for Jesus Youth USA, reflecting the richness of vocations within the movement—religious life, consecrated virginity, diaconate, and priesthood—and a sign of the Spirit at work among the youth.
