The Feb. 23 ordination Mass at the Vatican was the culmination of a three-day Holy Year celebration that drew thousands of deacons, plus their wives and others, from more than 100 countries to Rome for communal prayer, discussion and celebration of the diaconate.
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Corpus Christi embraces new mission of campus, marriage ministries
Corpus Christi’s status as an independent parish will soon change as the Bolton Hill faith community prepares to join with the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a combined parish seated at the basilica.
Analysis: Permanent deacons are key to a ‘synodal missionary church’ — the synod needed them
Most of the world’s dioceses do not have permanent deacons as envisioned by Vatican II — in fact, the United States alone accounts for almost 21,000 of the some 50,000 permanent deacons globally in the Catholic Church today.
Popular Elvis tribute artist spreads the faith as deacon in Newark Archdiocese
Deacon Liguori does not believe he is “The King” reincarnated. Yet if you ask his fans, they’ll tell you that may be the best way to describe him.
Diaconate is ‘surrender’ to Jesus, U.S. archbishop says at ordination Mass
Before the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica, a symbol of the Catholic Church’s unity behind the successor of St. Peter, 15 men laid prostrate to express their humility and take vows of chastity and obedience to their bishop.
Vatican doctrinal chief tells synod it’s not time for women deacons
“Rushing” to open the diaconate to women in the Catholic Church would short-circuit a necessary reflection on the relationship between ordained ministry and charismatic leadership, particularly as it impacts the participation of women in the church, said the head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office.
Packed with punch: Clergy reflect on what goes into good preaching
Priests and deacons throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore take a wide variety of approaches to packing punch in their homilies. Some, including Father Murphy, sprinkle pop culture references into their messages. Others place the readings into historical context or explain how doctrinal or moral teachings apply in an increasingly secularized culture.
‘No, but…’: Despite papal denial, dialogue on women diaconate continues
Conversations about the role of women in the church and their ministerial functions are still being held at the highest levels of the Vatican.
National congress invites deacons to become a ‘eucharistic bridge’ for the church
As an anticipated 50,000 Catholics descend upon Indianapolis July 17-21 for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, among them will be a multitude of permanent deacons — men whom Pope Francis has called “the guardians of service.”
John ‘Skip’ Manley, one of longest-serving deacons in archdiocese, dies at 84
Deacon John “Skip” Manley, one of the longest-serving deacons in the Archdiocese of Baltimore with 48 years at one parish, St. John the Evangelist in Frederick, died July 12 at age 84.
Report’s portrait of aging permanent diaconate in US out of sync with Vatican II’s vision, say experts
The number of permanent deacons in America is holding relatively steady, but more than a third of them are also at or approaching the required retirement age for many dioceses.
Archbishop Lori ordains six transitional and two permanent deacons in joyful celebration
Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated the liturgy at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland during Mass packed with family and friends and occasionally rocked with applause and cheers.