“For the nurturing and constant growth of the people of God, Christ the Lord instituted in the Church a variety of ministries, which work for the good of the whole body.” -(LG #18)
Please see the following six pages for further information about the Diaconate and Diaconate Formation in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Diaconate Formation Pages
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History of the Diaconate
History of the Diaconate From the apostolic age the diaconate has had a clearly outstanding position among the vari... READ MORE »
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The Diaconate
The Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles In 1971 Cardinal Manning first raised the possibility of permanent ... READ MORE »
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Deacon’s Role
The Role of the Deacon Deacons are members of the clergy along with priests and bishops. The deacon’s ministry ... READ MORE »
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Becoming a Deacon
Interested in becoming a deacon (From the diocese of San Antonio) If you feel that you may be called to become a de... READ MORE »
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Application Requirements
Basic Application Requirements To be considered for the Permanent Diaconate Formation Program, an applicant must: ... READ MORE »
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Wife of the deacon
The wife of a man in formation has a two-fold role in the formation of her husband, and his subsequent life, as a D... READ MORE »