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 4, 1978 Current Assignment: Retired
Date of Ordination: February 13, 1998 Current Assignment: Outside Diocese
Date of Ordination: September 25, 2010 Current Assignment: Saints Peter & Paul, Turnersville
Date of Ordination: October 5, 1981 Current Assignment: Serving Outside Diocese
Date of Ordination: June 11, 2005 Current Assignment: Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish, Gibbsboro
Date of Ordination: June 11, 2005 Current Assignment: Retired
Saint Simon Stock Parish, Berlin
Date of Ordination: May 14, 2014 Current Assignment:
Date of Ordination: May 9, 2009 Current Assignment: Saint Thomas Parish, Brigantine
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