Frank Reilly
Deacon @Roman Catholic Church
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WORK HISTORY
Deacon @Roman Catholic Church
San Diego, CA, US
Deacon (Ordained 2003 – Present)Roman Catholic Church Diocese of San Diego• Assist at Mass and sacraments; preach, prepare couples/families, and coordinate liturgical ministries• Oversee sacristy logistics, vessels/linens, and special rites & processions• Train servers, deacons, and sacristans in rubrics, roles, and best practices• Developed practicums, checklists, and run-of-show guides for parish useLiturgical ConsultantArchdiocese of San Francisco (Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone)• Advised on ceremonies, protocols, and special diocesan liturgies• Supported planning for complex pontifical celebrations and clergy formationSacristan & Deacon (Major Events)Napa Institute• Managed sacristy operations for multi-day conferences with numerous Masses and rites• Coordinated celebrants, MCs, deacons, and music to ensure seamless worshipDiaconate Formation — Liturgical Practicum Instructor (20 years) Diocese of San Diego• Trained deacon candidates in liturgical practice, ceremonial norms, and service at the altarCathedral Service Trainer (2 years)Archdiocese of San Francisco• Trained deacons to serve with the Archbishop at the Cathedral, including pontifical rubrics, roles, and coordination with MCs and sacristy teamsDeacon & Liturgical Support (National Apostolates & Events)FOCUS • St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology • Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles • DFMC• Assisted at Masses, Eucharistic adoration, and processions• Provided on-site ceremonial guidance, vesture & vessel preparation, and minister coordinationBoard & LeadershipPast Chairman, Board of Trustees — John Paul the Great Catholic UniversityBoard Member — Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine WorshipBoard Member — National Eucharistic ProcessionPast Finance Chair – International Dominican Foundation
EDUCATION
University of Toledo
Business
United States International University
Masters; International Business Administration, International Business
Univeristy of San Diego
Masters of Business Administration
United States International University
Bachelor of Science; International Business Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT FRANK REILLY
Deacon | Liturgical Consultant | Sacristan & MC—Napa Institute, FOCUS, St. Paul Center | Board Member of The Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship | San Diego • San FranciscoAboutI’m a Roman Catholic deacon (ordained in 2003) who has cared deeply about proper, faithful, and reverent liturgical celebrations since my ordination. For two decades I’ve supported cardinals, bishops, pastors, religious communities, and national apostolates with liturgical planning, ceremonial execution, sacristy operations, and minister training.Highlights include service as a liturgical consultant to Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone (San Francisco); sacristan and deacon for the Napa Institute; Sacristan, deacon and MC for the Sacra Liturgia Conference; and assistance at Masses and large-scale events for FOCUS, the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles, and DFMC. I’ve served as a board member of the Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred Music and Divine Worship and the National Eucharistic Procession, and Finance Chair of the International Dominican Foundation and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for John Paul the Great Catholic University.My approach blends fidelity to the Church’s rubrics with calm, detail-driven execution—so celebrants can pray, the faithful can worship, and complex events run smoothly.Selected Liturgical Service• Pontifical Masses and diocesan celebrations• Eucharistic processions and adoration at national gatherings• Clergy/religious community liturgies and chapter Masses• Training workshops for deacons, servers, and sacristansSkillsLiturgical Planning • Ceremonial Protocol (GIRM/CB) • Sacristy Operations • Minister Formation & Training • Event Logistics • MC/Deacon Roles • Processions & Pontifical Rites PurposeDedicated to the establishment of a solemn and reverent celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass as given to us in Sacrosanctum ConciliumInterestsRenewal of sacred worship • Formation of ministers • Catholic higher education • Evangelization & mission events • Eucharistic Processions • Training of Deacon Candidates and Permanent Deacons
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