Deacon Mac McClelland was born in Pittsburgh, PA, graduated from Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and is a 24-year veteran U.S. Navy Special Operations Officer. He has been a parishioner since 2003. Ordained on September 15 2018, as a Permanent Deacon at SJA, he is Chair of Finance Council, Spiritual Director for Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) and volunteers as a Chaplain for the city of Virginia Beach Police and Fire Departments. Additionally, Deacon Mac works full time for Naval Special Warfare. Deacon Mac is married to Kathleen, and although an empty nester is proud father of their 5 children. He holds Masters of Science degrees in Theology, National Security Strategy, Program Acquisition and Business Administration, System Administration and Program Management and a Bachelor’s of Science in Economics and Financial Management.