Have you ever considered becoming a deacon in the Church? This fall the Archdiocese will begin a discernment year for men who feel called to serve the Church as permanent deacons.
Archbishop Dunn has asked that this fall we begin a discernment year for men who feel called to serve the Church as permanent deacons.
Though all are servants by Baptism, the deacon is ordained as a sacramental sign of Christ the servant. In the name of Christ and the Church, the deacon makes evident the self-sacrificing love of the Lord. Deacons offer direct service to those in need, and also help church members to discover their participation in the ministry of Christ. Service is the trademark of the deacon wherever he goes.
Deacons share in the sacrament of Orders with bishops and priests. By ordination the deacon is brought into a new relationship with the Holy Spirit. Graced for ministry, the deacon is publicly acknowledged by the Church as one called by God to serve the community of believers and the evangelizing mission of the Church. He shares fraternity and sacramental ministry with the other deacons of the diocese, as well as with priests and bishops. The deacon commits himself to the responsibility of communicating God’s word and announcing the reign of Christ in and through the Church.
If you or someone you know might be interested in discerning this call you are encouraged to reach out to the Director of Deacons, Deacon Robert Doyle at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
A Diaconal Come and See will be hosted on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Further details will be shared closer to the date.
