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August 2012

August 21, 2012

Film critic Steven Greydanus begins studies for diaconate

Some big news from him today that you might even call a blockbuster: Next week...

August 20, 2012

Illinois woman seeking to become a deacon

Details, from the Chicago Tribune: Lynne Mapes-Riordan, of Evanston, hopes women will one day serve...

August 18, 2012

Deacons at work: Chicago’s Zacchaeus House

Check out this video from the Archdiocese of Chicago, describing the impressive work of deacons...

August 17, 2012

On the diaconate: “This is what God is calling me to do”

An interesting look at some men in formation, from Florida Catholic: The men gathered in...

August 12, 2012

My day of rest

Periodically, people ask me what my Sundays are like. I answered that question a...

August 11, 2012

Ordination update: 18 new deacons in Spokane

It happened Friday night. Profiles of the men can be found here. Names of...

August 06, 2012

Meet a deacon using his voice to spread The Word

Details, from the Ventura County Star in California: Each time Pat Coulter steps before an...

August 06, 2012

What St. Therese can teach deacons about the chalice

Last year, I posted an item by Taylor Marshall on the unique relationship between...

July 2012

July 28, 2012

Five years on

The Diocese of Brooklyn's deacon ordination class of 2007 finally got around to holding a...

July 23, 2012

Ordination update: history is made, with 3 new deacons in Westminster

That would be in the United Kingdom. The worldwide diaconate continues to grow, praise God....

July 21, 2012

Ordination update: 17 new deacons in Helena

Details, from the Montana Catholic: An ordination, much like a wedding, is a momentous occasion,...

July 17, 2012

Ordination update: 9 new deacons in St. Louis

The following email arrived this afternoon, with the above photo: On June 2nd of this year...

July 15, 2012

“Go and announce the gospel of the Lord”

That was the theme of the retreat I preached this weekend to the deacons of...

July 10, 2012

Ordination update: 12 new deacons in San Francisco

And you can read all about them in the San Francisco Catholic, in pdf format....

July 10, 2012

Historian (and Anglican deacon) predicts Catholic schism

He's not the first to raise the "s" word -- our fair Anchoress has done...

July 05, 2012

“The only deacon referred to by name in the New Testament is Phoebe…”

Since the news of a new head of the CDF has prompted renewed discussion about...

July 02, 2012

Muller and deacons: “Only a man can represent this relation of Christ with the Church”

The new head of the CDF, Gerhard Muller, has written extensively on the priesthood and...

June 2012

June 29, 2012

Ordination update: 6 new deacons for Orlando

From Florida Catholic: As one journey ended, another began June 9 as six men from...

June 29, 2012

Deacons, priests, nuns and laity to serve as Olympic chaplains

Details, from U.S. Catholic and CNS: Some people are simply gifted at sport; they excel...

June 29, 2012

Ordination update: 11 new deacons in New York

From Catholic New York: Eleven men arrived at a common junction June 23 at St....

June 28, 2012

“Christ’s hands in the world”

Some inspiring stories of diakonia can be found in this piece by Sean Gallagher, about...

June 28, 2012

Ordination update: 11 new deacons in Metuchen

From the diocesan newspaper: Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski reflected on the rich tradition of the...

June 26, 2012

Ordination update: 12 new deacons in Omaha

This happened in May, but I just got the first pictures today. Details: A deacon...

June 25, 2012

Ordination update: 16 new deacons in Indianapolis

And, on top of that, two transitional deacons, to boot. I had to catch a...

June 19, 2012

Ordination update: 8 new deacons in San Jose

From the Valley Catholic: Eight men were ordained deacons, seven of them to be Permanent...

June 16, 2012

The deacon who’s also a city councilman

It's exceedingly rare for a deacon to hold elected office, but a paper in California...

June 15, 2012

Ordination update: 14 new deacons for Los Angeles

The story, from The Tidings: "Receive the Gospel of Christ whose herald you have become....

June 15, 2012

Ordination update: 8 new deacons in Worcester

The Catholic Free Press has details: What led you to become a permanent deacon? “I...

June 09, 2012

Transcendent

That's the only way to describe this stunning picture, from the recent ordination of deacons...

June 09, 2012

Want to see a deacon ordination?

Behold, the delayed stream of today's ordination of deacons in Orlando. (FWIW: The processional is...