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The Permanent Diaconate
The Permanent Diaconate is a third degree of
the hierarchy of the Sacrament of Holy Orders, after bishop
and priest. The deacon is ordained not to priesthood but for
ministry and service. Deacons are ordained to assist the bishop
and priests in the celebration of the divine mysteries, above
all the Eucharist, in the distribution of Holy Communion,
in assisting at and blessing marriages, in the proclamation
of the Gospel and preaching, in presiding over funerals, and
in dedicating themselves to the various ministries of charity.
In the West the permanent diaconate was reestablished by the
Second Vatican Council. (Catechism of the Catholic Church,
1569-1571)
The deacons are ministers of charity and justice.
They are dedicated to the building of a just society and living
lives of holiness amidst the challenges of our modern world.
Because deacons and their families live in their own communities
and work in the world, they are uniquely positioned and deeply
involved in promoting Catholic social teaching.
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Deacon
Don Bo |
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Address: |
2948 East Woodbridge Rd
Acampo, CA 95220 |
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Telephone: |
209-369-7765 |
| Fax: |
209-369-0178 |
| Email: |
d.bo@sbcglobal.net |
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Director
of Formation: |
Reverend Monsignor Robert Silva |
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| Office: |
1105
North Lincoln Street
Stockton, CA 95203 |
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| Telephone: |
(209)
466-0636 |
| Fax: |
(209)
463-5937 |
Qualifications
- Completion of Basic Core Courses in the School
of Ministry
- Between ages of 30-62
- Written recommendation of pastor
- At least five years involvement in parish
ministries
- If married, in a stable marriage for at least
five years
- If single, celibate with no intention of
marriage
- Physically and emotionally healthy
- Freedom from any substance dependency
- Economically stable and self-sufficient
- If a convert to the Catholic Church, membership
for at least five years
- At least graduation from high school or a
GED; demonstrated ability to complete the course work and
training program
- Willingness to commit to all aspects of the
formation program
- Support of wife, if married,
demonstrated by her presence in the program and in
activities when required
Resources
Foundations for the Renewal of the Diaconate,
Bourke, Kruger and Schmitz trans., USCCB, Washington, DC,
1993
The Deacon in Church Ministry, Rev. Msgr.
Joseph R. Roth, DD, Alt Publishing Co., Green Bay, WI, 1997
Sacrament of Service, Patrick McCaslin
and Michael Lawler, Paulist Press, Mahwah NJ, 1986
The Diaconate, James M. Barnett, Seabury
Press, 1979
Permanent Deacons, USCCB, Washington
DC, 1996
Last Update December 12, 2008
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