Aspects of Diaconate Formation
“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
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 »
The Diaconate
The Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles In 1971 Cardinal Manning first raised the possibility of permanent ... READ MORE »
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 »
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 »
Application Requirements
Basic Application Requirements To be considered for the Permanent Diaconate Formation Program, an applicant must: ... READ MORE »
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 »
Office of Diaconate Formation
Return to the Main Department page to meet the staff.
