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Omaha St. Peter Parish Deacon John Zak
From Omaha Archbishop Michael G. McGovern, Archdiocese of Omaha:
"I am saddened to learn of the tragic death of Deacon John Zak. Deacon Zak was ordained to the permanent diaconate in 1998, and he has served at St. Peter Church in Omaha. Deacon Zak also directed the parish’s youth group and served as a teacher in the parish catechism program. As law enforcement continues investigating, please join me in praying for the repose of the soul of Deacon Zak, for his family and for the St. Peter parish community in this difficult time."
Omaha Police now say the suspect accused of killing Deacon Zak is the Deacon's son, who is in custody.
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