ABOUT THE PERMANENT DIACONATE 

The restoration of the Office of Permanent Deacon following Vatican II in the mid-1960's  recalls the ancient tradition described in The Acts of Apostles, Chapter 6, when the disciples of the early church presented seven  "reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom [..] to the apostles who prayed and laid hands on them."  These seven, the first Deacons, were ordained by the apostles and charged with tasks of practical charity in the community of believers.    

Today, over 60 deacons continue those "tasks of practical charity" in the parish communities of the Diocese of Syracuse.  In addition, our deacons' outreach encompass ministries in health care, for the elderly, schools, community programs for those in need and prisons.  They are preaching the Gospel news in word and deed.

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