- THE DEACON
Deacons are ordained ministers who share the order of the priesthood with priests and bishops. They are leaders and servants of the Christian community. Usually,…
- Discerning the Call
Jesus Christ has always been, always is and always will be consistent in who he is, what he does and what he says. The voice…
- Are you Called To Be A Deacon?
There is no simple answer to the question “Am I called to be a deacon?” However, we believe that the person of faith through personal…
- Formed by God’s Word from Dachau
The following article written by Deacon Joseph Seaman appears in the March/April edition of Deacon Digest. Read this encouraging story of how a young priest…
- This is just the beginning….
Years ago, during my final semester in college as part of a documentary team in northern New Mexico, I embarked to climb a mesa close…
- Scattering Service?
I recently received a phone call from a local funeral home asking if I would be available to do a service for cremated remains at…
- Is God calling you?
God is calling each of us to serve one another in charity and love as Pope Francis regularly speaks to this call. For some, there…
- Diaconate Vocation
The foundation of the ministry of the Order of Deacon is a divine vocational call. A call to vocation is a grace from God. There…
- Ministry of Love and Justice
Ministry of Love and Justice From its beginning, and particularly during the first centuries, the diaconate has been primarily a ministry of love and justice. …
- Called to Serve: 50th Anniversary of the Permanent Diaconate
NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — The core vocational work of permanent deacons is to evangelize and care for others, not to perform office duties, the apostolic…
- Father You call each one of us by name…
The foundation of the ministry of the Order of Deacon is a divine vocational call. A call to vocation is a grace from God. There…
- The Nature of a Divine Vocation
Each deacon must be called by God to serve as His deacon. This divine “calling” to serve in the ministry of diaconate is called a…
- Men’s Spirituality Conference
The ManUp South Jersey Spirituality Conference is an opportunity for men to encounter Christ in a special way. So touched by this encounter, you will…
- About Formation as a Deacon
The call that each person receives in baptism to be more fully molded into the image of the Lord through cooperation with God’s grace occurs…
- Following the Lord is both an invitation and a challenge.
The deacon formation program is very challenging. It is designed to deepen the spiritual sense of the individual while preparing the candidate to be a…
- Seguir al Señor es una invitación y un reto.
El programa de formación para diáconos tiene muchos desafíos. Está diseñado para profundizar el sentido espiritual de un individuo, a la vez que se prepara…
- What does Christ want of Me?
The Diaconate is a call from Christ into the sacrament of Holy Orders. This call is mutually discerned by a man who perceives the call…
- Father You call each one of us by name…
Father You call each one of us by name… The foundation of the ministry of the Order of Deacon is a divine vocational call. A…
- Discernment of the Call
Saint Paul’s First Letter to Timothy lists the qualities that deacons should have, recommending that they be tested before being entrusted with their mission: they…
- Candidate’s Corner – What Formation Has Meant To Me
Deacon Candidate Anthony Petillo – Saint Clare of Assisi Parish, Swedesboro The Camden Diocese Diaconate Formation has been a very fulfilling progression of my continued…
- Candidate’s Corner
Deacon Candidate – Toby Haley – Saints Peter and Paul, Turnersville When I was a child I was always enamored with chivalric stories. I enjoyed…
- A Specific Grace
The permanent deacon, who may be single or married, dedicates his life to serving others. His ministry of service focuses on three areas: assisting at…
- Many Gifts and Many Kinds of Service
Saint Paul lists numerous kinds of service to which disciples are called in order to build up the Body of Christ: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors,…
- Candidate’s Corner – Me? A Deacon?
Deacon Candidate Dean Johnson- Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish, Glassboro. I laughed so hard. It was one of those uncontrollable belly laughs that garnered raised…
- Called to Service
Make disciples of all nations, baptizing then in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to…
- Candidate’s Corner – GO FOR IT!
Deacon Candidate David Harkins- Our Lady of Hope Parish, Blackwood. I am a member of Our Lady of Hope Parish in Blackwood, NJ. I am…
- Candidates Corner – Just say “yes”
Deacon Candidate Michael Bortnowski- Christ our Light Parish, Cherry Hill. Although I have experienced a strong calling for a deeper relationship with Christ and the…
- Diaconate Vocation
The foundation of the ministry of the Order of Deacons is a divine vocational call. A call to vocation is a grace from God. There…
- Welcome
Welcome to the Camden Diocese Deacon Website! You are invited to browse this site, where you will find various articles, programs and practical “how to’s”…
- Feast of Saint Stephen – Deacon and Martyr – December 26th
Saint Stephen was one of the first ordained deacons of the Church. He was also the first Christian martyr. The Greek word from which we…