► By Beth Donze Clarion Herald When people detect Deacon Daniel Dashner’s approachable demeanor and spot his Roman collar, they tend to jump to conclusions about his vocational status. “I get called ‘Father’ a lot,” chuckled Deacon Dashner, a 30-year Marine veteran who will be ordained to the priesthood at an older age than usual – 71. “One person came up to me and said, ‘Can you hear my confession?’ I told them, ‘I can hear your confession, but I can’t give you absolution, as I am a transitional deacon (right now). But after June 5, I will be more than happy to hear your confession!’”