Bishop Daly has appointed Deacon Kelly Stewart as the director of deacons for the diocese. Deacon Kelly was ordained by Bishop Skylstad in June of 1999. He has served in Assumption Parish and St. John Vianney Parish, as well as the Chairperson for the Deacon Life Ministry Committee. In addition to his current service to St. John Vianney, he is also the Director of Night Watch Ministries.