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: March 15, 1997 Current Assignment: Catholic Community of the Holy Spirit Parish, Mullica Hill
Date of Ordination: October 24, 2020 Current Assignment: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Absecon
Date of Ordination: May 12, 2007 Current Assignment: Saint Clare of Assisi Parish, Gibbstown
Holy Family Parish, Sewell
Date of Ordination: June 11, 2005 Current Assignment: Holy Angels Parish, Woodbury
Date of Ordination: October 4, 1978 Current Assignment: Retired My journey to the diaconate began with the desire to serve God and …
Date of Ordination: May 2, 2015 Current Assignment: Infant Jesus Parish, Woodbury
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There is no simple answer to the question “Am I called to be a deacon?” However, we believe that the person of …