Deacon Michael L. Russo was ordained to the Diaconate in 2010 in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, PA and is the Associate Director of Diaconal Formation and the Ministerial Coordinator of Adult Enrichment and Lay Ecclesial Ministry for the Diocese. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Sacred Scripture and Systematic Theology from St. Vincent Seminary where he serves as a member of the Adjunct Faculty. He and his wife Nancy reside in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.