Deacon Candidate – Toby Haley – Saints Peter and Paul, Turnersville When I was a child I was always enamored with chivalric stories. I enjoyed…
The permanent deacon, who may be single or married, dedicates his life to serving others. His ministry of service focuses on three areas: assisting at…
Saint Paul lists numerous kinds of service to which disciples are called in order to build up the Body of Christ: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors,…
Deacon Candidate Dean Johnson- Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish, Glassboro. I laughed so hard. It was one of those uncontrollable belly laughs that garnered raised…
Make disciples of all nations, baptizing then in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to…
Deacon Candidate David Harkins- Our Lady of Hope Parish, Blackwood. I am a member of Our Lady of Hope Parish in Blackwood, NJ. I am…
Deacon Candidate Michael Bortnowski- Christ our Light Parish, Cherry Hill. Although I have experienced a strong calling for a deeper relationship with Christ and the…
The foundation of the ministry of the Order of Deacons is a divine vocational call. A call to vocation is a grace from God. There…
Welcome to the Camden Diocese Deacon Website! You are invited to browse this site, where you will find various articles, programs and practical “how to’s”…
Saint Stephen was one of the first ordained deacons of the Church. He was also the first Christian martyr. The Greek word from which we…