What Should I do if I think God is Calling me to be a Deacon?

The formation program for diaconate begins with the Formation For Ministry program, a two-year program leading to being commissioned as a lay minister for work in the parish. If a man feels called to become a deacon, there are an additional four years of study and spiritual formation leading to ordination. 

Do you have a sense that God may be calling you to this special ministry? Start by visiting with your pastor. He can lead you through the discernment process. For more information, you can contact the Director of Deacon Formation, Deacon Lee Trudeau at ltrudeau@rcdony.org