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: October 20, 2018 Current Assignment: Mary, Mother of Mercy, Glassboro
Date of Ordination: June 11, 2015 Current Assignment: Saint Clare of Assisi Parish, Gibbsboro
Date of Ordination: May 2, 2015 Current Assignment: Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish, Gibbsboro. Being one of the younger deacons in the …
Date of Ordination: October 15, 1988 Current Assignment: Retired
Saint Simon Stock Parish, Berlin
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: October 20, 2018 Current Assignment: Mary, Queen of All Saints, Pennsauken
Date of Ordination: October 15, 1988 Current Assignment: Outside Diocese
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Deacons are ordained ministers who share the order of the priesthood with priests and bishops. They are leaders and servants of the …
Jesus Christ has always been, always is and always will be consistent in who he is, what he does and what he …
There is no simple answer to the question “Am I called to be a deacon?” However, we believe that the person of …