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: June 11, 2005 Current Assignment: Retired
Date of Ordination: March 15, 1997 Current Assignment: Retired
Date of Ordination: May 4, 2013 Current Assignment: Outside Diocese
Date of Ordination: May 9, 2009 Current Assignment: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Galloway
Date of Ordination: May 10, 1997 Current Assignment: Christ our Light, Cherry Hill
Date of Ordination: October 5, 1981 Current Assignment: Serving Outside Diocese
Date of Ordination: October 15, 1988 Current Assignment: Outside Diocese
Holy Angels Parish, Woodbury
Date of Ordination: October 15, 1988 Current Assignment: Retired
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Make disciples of all nations, baptizing then in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, …
Deacon Candidate David Harkins- Our Lady of Hope Parish, Blackwood. I am a member of Our Lady of Hope Parish in Blackwood, …
Deacon Candidate Michael Bortnowski- Christ our Light Parish, Cherry Hill. Although I have experienced a strong calling for a deeper relationship with …