Welcome! Over 70 deacons provide countless "tasks of practical charity" in the parish communities of the Diocese of Syracuse. 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.
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 the Permanent Diaconate is vital and growing! We invite you to visit these pages and:
• Learn about the ministries of the Permanent Deacon
• Keep up-to-date with deacon activities in the Diocese of Syracuse
• Link to ministry and education resources for deacons
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 the Permanent Diaconate is vital and growing! We invite you to visit these pages and:
• Learn about the ministries of the Permanent Deacon
• Keep up-to-date with deacon activities in the Diocese of Syracuse
• Link to ministry and education resources for deacons
Our Website This website for Permanent Deacons in the Diocese of Syracuse is an up-to-date extension of the original site created over two years ago. The original goal: to create an open, collaborative space for our deacons to use in their ministries. And that goal is still very much alive in this updated site. Today: the growth in cloud computing is enabling us to leverage the power of the Internet wherever we are ministering to God's people. Join us in learning about the Ministry of the Permanent Diaconate. |
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“The herald to which they have been called…” (from Deacons USA Blog)During his recent homily in Glasgow, the Holy Father addressed the bishops with these words:"Have a care also for your deacons, whose ministry of service ...
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Gathering as Men - Ignite 2011 IGNITE 2011 CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE Save the date! April 2, 2011 is the date for the 2011 one-day conference for Catholic men in the Diocese of Syracuse. This ...
Posted Sep 20, 2010 6:41 PM by Tim McNerney
