Permanent Diaconate

Monthly Board meeting in the Bishop Murray Conference Room

Pastoral Dimension - Servanthood in the Life of Deacons presented by Deacon John Lohrstorfer in the North Meeting Room. This session is required for all men ordained in 2017. All Continuing Education sessions are open to the entire Diaconate Community (Deacons & Wives ) We'll begin as usual with Morning Prayer. Please RSVP to: john.ryder.215@gmail .com

The Ordained Diaconate Community is cordially invited to share a meal and fellowship with the new class of Deacon Candidates and their wives at St. Jerome Parish in Battle Creek. Please plan to join the Candidates for Evening Prayer at 6:00 PM with dinner to be served at 6:30 PM. Please RSVP by Tuesday September 3rd to Deacon Brian Kaluzny at: brian.kaluzny@gmail.com or by phone : Cell: 269-873-4315 or Home: 269-668-4274

Rite of Candidacy for the Aspirants and renewal of Vows for the Ordained. We also plan to recognize the men ordained in June of 1999 on the completion of 20 years of service to the Children of God. Reception to follow in the Crowley Center after the liturgy.

Ordained Diaconate Retreat including wives beginning at 6:00 PM on Thursday October 17, and concluding at 1:00 PM on Sunday. Registration will begin in early September of 2019.