National congress invites deacons to become a ‘eucharistic bridge’ for the church July 17, 2024By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: deacons, Eucharist, News, World News 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 July 17, 2024By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries 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 June 21, 2024By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, deacons, Feature, News, Vocations, World News 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 May 19, 2024By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations 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.
Archbishop Lori to ordain six transitional deacons, two permanent deacons May 13, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain six transitional deacons and two permanent deacons during a 10 a.m. Mass May 18 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. Those ordained as transitional deacons are expected to later be ordained to the priesthood, while permanent deacons will remain deacons.
Day of great joy: Archbishop Lori ordains 14 to permanent diaconate October 1, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Archbishop Lori ordained the largest class of permanent deacons since ordaining 16 in 2013.
Archbishop Lori will ordain 14 permanent deacons Sept. 30 September 28, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain 14 men to the permanent diaconate during a 10 a.m. Mass Sept. 30 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.
Dundalk deacon’s cherished vestments passed to new generation November 7, 2022By Sharon Crews Hare Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News Vestments once worn by a beloved deacon of St. Rita in Dundalk over five decades of ministry have been gifted to a new generation of deacons at the Catholic Community of St. Francis Xavier in Hunt Valley.
Interested in becoming a deacon? Archdiocese hosting learning sessions September 23, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore will host a series of information sessions for those interested in learning more about the deacon formation program.
Deacon James Westwater, a fixture at St. Isaac Jogues and in diaconal formation, dies at 85 September 22, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Ordained in 1996, Deacon Westwater served throughout his time in Baltimore at St. Isaac Jogues, where former pastors and staff remembered him for his heart for service and his good spirit.
Morality of boxing/Flags in church? September 21, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, deacons, Feature, Question Corner, Sports Father Doyle fields questions about women deacons and whether the pope kisses hands.
Women deacons?/Pope kissing hand September 14, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, deacons, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about women deacons and whether the pope kisses hands.
