Are You Called To Be A Deacon?
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 vocation.
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In the footsteps of Abraham, model of faith, and of the Levites, and dedicated to liturgical service, deacons appeared in the Apostolic Church (see Acts 6).
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A deacon is a man who is called by God through the Church (vocation) and after discernment, formation and preparation is ordained by his bishop to serve the needs of God’s people.
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Meet Our Deacons
Date of Ordination: May 21, 2011 Current Assignment: Holy Family Parish, Sewell
Saint Simon Stock Parish, Berlin
Date of Ordination: May 21, 2011 Current Assignment: Saint Mary Parish, Gloucester
Date of Ordination: May 12, 2007 Current Assignment: Retired
Date of Ordination: September 25, 2010 Current Assignment: Saints Peter & Paul, Turnersville
Christ the Redeemer Parish, Atco
Date of Ordination: May 2, 2015 Current Assignment: Our Lady of the Angels, Cape May Court House
Date of Ordination: June 11, 2005 Current Assignment: Retired
Date of Ordination: May 4, 2013 Current Assignment: Saint Rose of Lima, Haddon Heights My journey to the diaconate was not one …
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The permanent deacon, who may be single or married, dedicates his life to serving others. His ministry of service focuses on three …
Saint Paul lists numerous kinds of service to which disciples are called in order to build up the Body of Christ: apostles, …
Deacon Candidate Dean Johnson- Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish, Glassboro. I laughed so hard. It was one of those uncontrollable belly laughs …