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By Alyssa Murphy, National Catholic Register, October 23, 2025
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The Celtics coach revealed details about his own Catholic faith including becoming a deacon, his Rosary routine, why his wife is present at almost every game, and a priest who has been by his side since the beginning.
Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla is not one to hide his Catholic faith. Known to make Gospel references during press conferences, have special seats reserved courtside for Catholic priests, and carry a gargantuan Rosary around, the NBA coach just revealed the biggest news of all: his desire to become a Catholic deacon.
Speaking to Dominican Father Joseph Anthony Kress on the Godsplaining podcast, Mazzulla was asked, “What would you say is your next professional goal?” …..
And instead of talking about another NBA title or the playoffs, the daily communicant surprised listeners: “So I just became eligible to be a deacon, which I’ve always wanted to do. There we go. I’ve been thinking about that.” ….
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