Donald Libby Ordained Roman Catholic Deacon

Deacon Donald Libby and his siter, Lucile, at St. Peters’ Basilica.

Donald L. Libby of Mackinac Island and Grand Rapids was ordained a Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church October 7 during a ceremony at the Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican. The service was attended by his parents, Don and Barbara Libby of Grand Rapids, his sister, Lucile, and many friends.

Mr. Libby is well known to Islanders for his work at Bogan Lane Inn, owned by his aunt, Alice Martin, and cousin, Trish. He has also worked at various Island establishments, helped at mass at Ste. Anne’s, and filled in as a substitute teacher at Mackinac Island Public School.

His ordination as a priest will be July 16 at Gaylord, after which he would like to teach at Catholic schools.