Deacon Robert Craven was called to service after attending diocesan men’s conference. He was ordained June 8 at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
Deacon Robert Craven: Called to service after attending diocesan men’s conference
Deacon Kelly Marthaler: Encounter with man in New York City led to diaconate vocation
An encounter with man in New York City led Deacon Kelly Marthaler to his diaconate vocation at St. Mary’s Cathedral on June 8.
Deacons see vocation as core to ‘listening church’ Synod on Synodality promotes
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.
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.