Biography for Rev. Mr. James Rouse, Deacon
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Deacon Jim Rouse serves the Church as one our
permanent deacons and as Assistant Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of
Columbus. A
native of Newport, Kentucky, Deacon Jim graduated from Newport Public High
School. He holds a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering from
the University of Cincinnati and a master's degree in aero-engineering from
the Ohio State University. Jim is now retired from the mechanical and
aero engineering industry but still does some part-time consulting.
Deacon Jim was ordained February 1, 1997, by Bishop James A. Griffin at
St. Joseph Cathedral, Columbus. He served as a deacon at St. Peter
Parish, Columbus, for several months, then accepted his current assignment
at St. Joan of Arc in December, 1997.
Jim and his wife Rose live in Hilliard. They have three children and
six grandchildren. In his spare time, Jim enjoys golfing and Mustang
cars.
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