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: May 14, 2014 Current Assignment:
Saint Brendan the Navigator Parish, Avalon
Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, Sicklerville
Date of Ordination: June 11, 2005 Current Assignment: Retired
Date of Ordination: October 24, 2020 Current Assignment: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Absecon
Date of Ordination: May 12, 2007 Current Assignment: Retired
Date of Ordination: May 4, 2013 Current Assignment: Our Lady of Peace Parish
Date of Ordination: May 4, 2013 Current Assignment: Incarnation Parish, Mantua
Date of Ordination: March 15, 1997 Current Assignment: Saint Joachim Parish, Bellmawr
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The permanent deacon, who may be single or married, dedicates his life to serving others. His ministry of service focuses on three …
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Deacon Candidate Dean Johnson- Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish, Glassboro. I laughed so hard. It was one of those uncontrollable belly laughs …