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2020 Diaconate Ordination
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eight men were ordained deacons on june 13
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Eight more men have answered God's call to become permanent deacons, and were ordained by Bishop Zubik on June 13 at St. Paul Cathedral.
Permanant deacons are ordained ministers with a special calling to perform works of charity and service, proclaim the word of God, and assist in the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church. They coordinate their part-time ministry with job and family responsibilities.
Read on to meet the men the newest deacons and learn where they will be serving in the diocese.
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meet the newest deacons
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watch the diaconate ordination on june 13, 2020
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new deacons reflect on the diaconate
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Paul Lim explains the ordination ceremony
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John Mayer describes a deacon's role
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Formation taught Jeff Formica to be God's instrument
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Joe Kralik encourages us to "do something beautiful for God."
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learn about the diaconate
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What is a deacon?
Permanent deacons are ordained ministers who assist the priest at Mass, preach, teach, baptize, lead the faithful in prayer, witness marriages, and conduct wake and funeral services. They also serve the poor, imprisoned or disadvantaged.
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