Raised in Chico California, Deacon Mark has lived with his wife Robin in Roseville since 1985.  Deacon Mark was ordained to the deaconate in June 2000.  Aside from various deacon duties, Deacon Mark’s primary ministries are marriage preparation and annulment advocacy.  Deacon Mark is the lead for the West Placer Deacon Deanery, standing member of the Diocese of Sacramento Deacon Ministry and Life Committee and is involved with formation of Deacon Candidates.  Deacon Mark is an ACTS brother and a 4^th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

Robin is the Deacon wives lead coordinator for the Sacramento Diocese, standing member of the Diocese of Sacramento Deacon Ministry and Life Committee, Auxiliary board member for the Carmelite Sisters in Georgetown, lead for St. Rose Vocations Committee, member of the Respect Life ministry, and assists the St. Rose office staff as needed.  Robin is also an ACTS sister and has served on team for one of the ACTS Retreats.

The Van Hook’s have an adult daughter who lives on the California Central Coast and has provided them with the blessing of grandchildren.