Resources on the Diaconate

"At the direction of the Second Vatican Council, the Permanent Diaconate has been restored as a vital ministry in assisting us bishops in the mission of the Church. By Sacred Ordination and their exercise of `the ministry of the liturgy, of the word, and of charity, deacons have a special relationship to us in fulfilling our responsibilities of bringing the knowledge and genuine comfort of Christ to the People of God."

Bishop Wilton Gregory, Presidential Address, 11 November 2002

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Diaconate
  
• Read More About It!
  
• Statistics About the Diaconate Around the World
  
• Video on the Wives of Deacons: Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Lives ­ available through USCCB Publishing
  
• Distance Learning Programs
  
• Deacon Digest

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Worship Resources

• Worship Update September 2004