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
Saint Brendan the Navigator Parish, Avalon
Date of Ordination: October 20, 2018 Current Assignment: Holy Eucharist, Cherry Hill
Date of Ordination: September 25, 2010 Current Assignment: Divine Mercy, Vineland
Date of Ordination: September 25, 2010 Current Assignment: Divine Mercy Parish, Parish
Date of Ordination: October 24, 2020 Current Assignment: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Absecon
Date of Ordination: October 4, 1980 Current Assignment: Retired
Date of Ordination: June 11, 2005 Current Assignment: Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, Mays Landing
Date of Ordination: May 12, 2007 Current Assignment: Saint Clare of Assisi Parish, Gibbstown
Date of Ordination: February 13, 1999 Current Assignment: Retired
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