Baltimore archdiocese deacon candidates ‘trust the Holy Spirit’s timing of that call’ October 9, 2018By Rus VanWestervelt Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Deacons and candidates for that ministry alike agree that the timeless call to serve transcends any crisis facing the Catholic Church. That was among the takeaways from a Deacon Day of Enrichment Oct. 6 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Howard County, where approximately 25 deacons of the Archdiocese of Baltimore renewed their vows, and another 13 entered their admission to candidacy for holy orders.
Baltimore Archdiocese welcomes six new deacons May 27, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate, Vocations There was standing room only as Archbishop William E. Lori ordained six men as deacons May 26 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore.
Next men up: Deacons to be ordained May 26 May 23, 2018By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Five men will be ordained transitional deacons one will be ordained a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Baltimore May 26 at the Baltimore Basilica. During the liturgy, Daniel Michaud will be ordained a permanent deacon.
Question Corner: Burial of unbaptized/ Role of deacon December 12, 2017By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, deacons, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about the burial of unbaptized persons in a Catholic cemetery and the role of deacon in parishes.
How often should a deacon preach?/Adoption by same-sex couple May 16, 2017By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, deacons, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions on deacons preaching at Mass and the Catholic Church’s position on adoption by same-sex couples.
Son of Arizona deacon among eight ordained to permanent diaconate for Baltimore Archdiocese May 8, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, Ministry, News, Vocations Archbishop William E. Lori ordained eight men to the permanent diaconate May 6.
Eight to be ordained permanent deacons for Baltimore Archdiocese May 4, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: deacons, Feature, Local News, Ministry, News, Vocations Eight men will be ordained permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Baltimore May 6 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland.
Archbishop Lori ordains eight new deacons for Baltimore archdiocese May 18, 2015By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Local News, News, Vocations In an ancient gesture, the archbishop laid his hands on their bowed heads – silently conferring the gift of the Holy Spirit. He offered a prayer of ordination, asking God to dedicate each man to the service of the church.
Surviving members of Baltimore historic first class of deacons reflect on ministry September 29, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Local News, News As Deacons Evans and Derouaux celebrate the 40th anniversary of ordained life, the only two surviving deacons from their historic class believe the permanent diaconate has become a vital ministry in the church. They see it as a blessing.
Archbishop O’Brien ordains 14 permanent deacons May 14, 2011By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: deacons, Local News, News The newly ordained men represent the largest class of deacons for the Archdiocese of Baltimore in more than a decade. All married, they hail from as far west as Oakland in Garrett County and they include the president-CEO of a hospital, a scientist, a social worker and a biomedical research manager.
