DEACON JOHN TERRANOVA was born and raised in the Cleveland Diocese in St. Michael Parish, Independence. He was ordained a Permanent Deacon in 1997 and has been honored to serve the St. Nicholas Parish community ever since. John served in the U.S. Army (1965-68) and is a Vietnam Veteran. Deacon John is a graduate of Youngstown State University ('92 BS Allied Health) and Loyola University of New Orleans (2003 MS in Theology and Pastoral Administration). In addition to his Diaconal Ministry, John has served as a Registered Respiratory Therapist since 1985 at St. Elizabeth and St. Joseph Health Center (HMHP). He enjoys Bowling, Golf and Music. He and his wife Shirley have been married for 28 years and make their home in Struthers, where they enjoy their children and grandchildren. Deacon John can be reached by phone at 330-755-9819 or by email at jterranova@youngstowndiocese.org