Diaconate Formation Program

Discerning a vocation as a Permanent Deacon is a prayerful, multi-faceted journey. If God seems to be calling you, explore the next steps to open your heart to His will.

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General criteria to become a Deacon​

It is expected that applicants have been actively involved in the Church’s apostolate in their parish and/or Catholic agency.

Discernment of Diaconate
Ordinated Deacon

Levels of Diaconal Admission

The path to becoming a permanent deacon is a prayerful and transformative process, unfolding through four distinct levels.

Discerning the Vocation of Deacon

Rooted in Scripture and tradition, the deacon’s role is one of selfless love.

Deacon ordination