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Permanent  Diaconate

The contents of this page are courtesy of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
en español

Who is a Deacon?

A deacon is an ordained minister of the Catholic Church. There are three
groups,or "orders," of ordained ministers in the Church: bishops,
presbyters and deacons. Deacons are ordained as a sacramental sign to the
Church and to the world of Christ,who came "to serve and not to be served."
The entire Church is called by Christ to serve, and the deacon, in virtue
of his sacramental ordination and through his various ministries,
is to be a servant in a servant-Church.
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What are these "various ministries" of the Deacon?

All ordained ministers in the Church are called to functions of Word, Sacrament, and Charity, but bishops, presbyters and deacons exercise these functions in various ways. As ministers of Word, deacons proclaim the Gospel, preach, and teach in the name of the Church. As ministers of Sacrament, deacons baptize, lead the faithful in prayer, witness marriages, and conduct wake and funeral services As ministers of Charity, deacons are leaders in identifying the needs of others, then marshaling the Church's resources to meet those needs. Deacons are also dedicated to eliminating the injustices or inequities that cause such needs. But no matter what specific functions a deacon performs, they flow from his sacramental identity. In other words, it is not only WHAT a deacon does, but WHO a deacon is, that is important.

May married men be ordained deacons?

Yes. The Second Vatican Council decreed that the diaconate, when it was
restored as a permanent order in the hierarchy, could be opened to "mature
married men,"later clarified to mean men over the age of 35. This is in
keeping with the ancient tradition of the Church, in which married men were
ordained into ministry. Also in keeping with ancient practice is the
expectation that while a married man may be ordained, an ordained man, if
his wife should die, may not marry again without special permission.

"Celibacy Affects Every Deacon: In one way or another, celibacy affects
every deacon,married or unmarried. Understanding the nature of celibacy
—its value and its practice—are essential to the married deacon. Not only
does this understanding strengthen and nurture his own commitment to marital
chastity, but it also helps to prepare him for the possibility of living
celibate chastity should his wife predecease him. This concern is
particularly unique within the diaconate. Tragically, some deacons who
were married at the time of ordination only begin to face the issues involved
with celibacy upon the death of their wives. As difficult as this process
is,all deacons need to appreciate the impact celibacy can have on their lives
and ministry."
-- National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent
Deacons in the United States, par. 72.
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Is a Deacon ordained for the Parish or the Diocese?

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Whenever a person is ordained, he is to serve the diocesan Church. Deacons are no different in this regard: they are assigned by the bishop to ministries for which the bishop perceives a great need, and for which the deacon may have special gifts or talents. Most often, this will be within a parish setting, just as most priests serve in a parish. Once assigned to the parish, the deacon and any other clergy assigned to the parish minister under the immediate supervision of the pastor. However, this assignment may be changed at the request of the deacon or the initiative of the bishop.

Do you feel called to be a Permanent Deacon? Contact the Director!

Diocesan  Permanent  Diaconate

Rev. Mr. John Sousa
Director of the Permanent Diaconate
​

Phone: (559) 488-7424
Email: 
jsousa@dioceseoffresno.org
Address: 
1550 North Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93703-3788
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Permanent Diaconate Webpage

Our  Parish  is  Blessed  with  four  Deacons

Rev. Mr. Steve Taylor
Ordained October 21, 2000
by the Most Rev. John S. Cummins

Rev. Mr. Alan Shearer
Ordained October 22, 2016
by the Most Rev. Armando X. Ochoa
Rev. Mr. Enrique Medina 
Ordained October 5, 2019
by the Most Rev. Joseph V. Brennan
Rev. Mr. Gabriel Gil 
Ordained October 1, 2022
by the Most Rev. Joseph V. Brennan
 

Men  from  our  parish  in  formation  for  the  permanent Diaconate

St. Joachim Catholic Church

​401 W. 5th Street
Madera, CA 93637
Phone: (559) 673-3290
Fax: (559) 673-6471
church@sjoachim.org
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