Entries Tagged as 'Holy Orders'

Ordination Pictures in My Diocese

June 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Today I happened to take a look at the diocesan website, and here are some great photos of the ordination of two young men to the diaconate and two to the priesthood.  Check them out!
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Tags: Celibacy · Holy Orders · ordination · priesthood

Vocation to the Permanent Diaconate

March 18th, 2008 · No Comments

by Therese Ivers
 The permanent diaconate was recently revived after centuries of disuse in the Catholic Church.  Those who are called to be permanent deacons have a somewhat unique vocation.  A permanent deacon may be either single or married.  He, like St. Stephen, is called to serve the Church in ways that assist the presbyters.
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Tags: Celibacy · Consent of Wife · Holy Orders · Permanent Deacon