The Diocese of Phoenix’s Diaconate Formation Program supports men discerning a permanent deacon vocation through a prayerful, transformative journey. Rooted in Scripture and tradition, the diaconate formation emphasizes selfless service, active parish involvement, and four distinct levels of preparation for the deacon vocation.
Discerning the Vocation of Deacon
Rooted in Scripture and tradition, the deacon’s role is one of selfless love.
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.
Levels of Diaconal Admission
The path to becoming a permanent deacon is a prayerful and transformative process, unfolding through four distinct levels.