Native St Louisan Ordained Transitional Deacon, Fathers of Mercy

From the St. Louis Review:
Brother William Bellrose, CPM, a St. Louis native, was ordained a transitional deacon by Archbishop Henry Mansell of Hartford, Conn., on April 22 at St John Church in Cromwell, Conn. Rev. Mr. Bellrose, 36, professed perpetual vows in the Fathers of Mercy and is expected to be ordained to the priesthood in 2007 after completing studies at Holy Apostle Seminary in Cromwell. A graduate of Bishop Dubourg High School, Rev. Mr. Bellrose earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla before joining the Fathers of Mercy in June 2001. This summer he will serve at Sacred Heart Parish in Eureka. He is the son of William and Kathleen Bellrose of St. Matthias Parish in South County.