Deacons in Ministry
The Office for Deacons in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is meant to help Permanent Deacons who take the spirit and message of Jesus to the marketplace.
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Deacons Upcoming Events
View the calendar provided by the Deacons in Ministry department of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to see all upcom... READ MORE »
Deacon Retreats
2024 List of Retreats St. Andrew’s Abbey, Valyermo – ENGLISH – January 26-28, 2024 St. Andrew... READ MORE »
Deacons Ongoing Formation
Ongoing formation is a core value for all clergy in the archdiocese. Ongoing formation is necessary for the ministe... READ MORE »
Diaconal Service Opportunities
The term “Deacon” or “Diaconate” originate from the Greek word diakonia which means “service” or “m... READ MORE »
Forms and Resources for Deacons
Forms: Deacon’s Info Sheet (Fillable PDF) Deacons in Ministry Continuing Education Log (Fillable PDF) Registro ... READ MORE »
ADLA Deacon Information
ADLA Deacon Information Archdiocese of Los Angeles 2022 TOTAL PASTORAL REGIONS Our Lady of the An... READ MORE »
Deacons at Mass
General Principles with Annotations for the Deacon The following norms are guidelines drawn from the General Instru... READ MORE »
The Wife of the Deacon
The wife of the deacon, although not ordained, becomes an integral part of the Diaconate Community by participating... READ MORE »
Deacon Council
Deacon Council Director of Deacons: Deacon Gabe Saavedra (213) 637-7086 Council Chair: Deacon Jim Car... 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 »
Spiritual Needs and Prayers
Recent Deaths in Our Community 2023 Deacon Jack Ryan, class of 1975, passed January 4, 2023 Mary Ellen Farley, wife... READ MORE »
ADLA Deacon Retreat Reservation Webpage
Find out more information on how to register and for all upcoming notices of Deacon Retreats.
“The deacon is the man of service. In him, we clearly see the calling of every Christian — to love the Lord, and to serve the Lord.”
-Archbishop José Gomez
(Ordination of Permanent Deacons, 2022)
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