Deacon Phil Verba, Jr., who was ordained to the permanent diaconate for the Diocese of Sacramento in 2000 and served the diocese for more than 24 years, died on Dec. 24. He was 84.
Deacon Verba served at St. Mary Parish in Vacaville for the entire course of his ministry.
The vigil and rosary for Deacon Verba will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8 in St. Mary Church, located at 350 Stinson Ave. in Vacaville. Viewing will start at 5:30 p.m.
Bishop Jaime Soto will preside at the funeral Mass for Deacon Verba on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary Church. The rite of committal will be held following the Mass at 12 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Cemetery, located at 1801 Union Ave. in Fairfield.