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The permanent diaconate at 50

deacon 50th anniversaryThe Catholic Herald is running a series of articles throughout the year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the reinstitution of the permanent diaconate in the United States. 

This list will be updated as articles are published throughout the year. 

The origins and ministry of a deacon

A look back at Arlington’s reinstitution of the permanent diaconate

Bishop Burbidge ‘lifts up’ the permanent diaconate

Deacon Al Anderson promotes cultural diversity in the Diocese of Arlington

Deacon who once fled civil war now spreads Christ’s peace in Reston

Faith meets physics: Deacon Thomas Grodek

Deacon Anthony drawn to the permanent diaconate at a young age

Deacons’ ministry of presence will be at forefront of upcoming congress

Work of a deacon is to evangelize and care for others, Archbishop Pierre says at national congress

Deacon William Pivarnik: Service on land and sea

Deacon Hammel announces the Gospel to the imprisoned

Doctor, deacon, dad: Scott Ross serves at free medical clinic

Timothy Slayter: Deacon and public school principal

Permanent deacons: Well-formed men for service

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