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: February 13, 1998 Current Assignment: Outside Diocese
Date of Ordination: March 15, 1997 Current Assignment: Retired
Date of Ordination: February 13, 1999 Current Assignment: Retired
Date of Ordination: September 25, 2010 Current Assignment: Our Lady of Hope, Blackwood
Date of Ordination: October 4, 1980 Current Assignment: Retired
Date of Ordination: March 15, 1997 Current Assignment: Our Lady of Peace Parish, Williamstown
Date of Ordination: May 4, 2013 Current Assignment: Saint Rose of Lima, Haddon Heights My journey to the diaconate was not one …
Date of Ordination: June 11, 2005 Current Assignment: Holy Cross, Bridgeton My journey began as one of the sisters who served in …
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Latest Diaconate News
Saint Paul’s First Letter to Timothy lists the qualities that deacons should have, recommending that they be tested before being entrusted with …
Deacon Candidate Anthony Petillo – Saint Clare of Assisi Parish, Swedesboro The Camden Diocese Diaconate Formation has been a very fulfilling progression …
Deacon Candidate – Toby Haley – Saints Peter and Paul, Turnersville When I was a child I was always enamored with chivalric …