The role of permanent deacons in the church will be discussed in October at the Vatican for the general assembly of the world Synod of Bishops on Synodality.
Deacons see vocation as core to ‘listening church’ Synod on Synodality promotes
Photos: Six men take next steps toward diaconate ordination
Four men were instituted to the ministry of reader and two to the ministry of acolyte Oct. 20 at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
Study provides ‘detailed snapshot’ of state of permanent diaconate in U.S.
Findings include the percentage of active vs. nonactive deacons; the archdioceses/dioceses and eparchies with the largest number of permanent deacons; sociocultural demographics; and ministerial involvement.
Five Latino men to join permanent diaconate
Jesús Hernández Chávez, Jorge Carillo-Ambriz, Mario Mancilla, Carlos Pesqueda Silva and Lorenzo Sánchez Rodríguez will be ordained June 11.
Deacon who once was lost helps youth, families find grace of the sacraments
Deacon John Wocken talks about his spiritual journey to the diaconate and his hopes for the National Eucharistic Revival.
Five permanent diaconate candidates instituted as acolytes
Five men studying for the permanent diaconate were instituted as acolytes during a Mass with Bishop Donald Kettler Feb. 17 at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
Photos: Deacon Vincent Charles ordained in Isanti
Among his family and friends, Vincent Charles was ordained a permanent deacon Nov. 13 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Isanti by Bishop Donald Kettler. “I’m just so […]
Ten men take next steps as diaconate candidates
Seven men were admitted to candidacy for the permanent diaconate and three men continued their journey to ordination, one being instituted as a reader and two as acolytes during a special Mass with Bishop Donald Kettler at St. Mary’s Cathedral Jan. 22.