What Do Permanent Deacons Do?
The bishop
ordains deacons to be consecrated witnesses to service. The deacon serves in the Ministry of the Word,
the Ministry of Liturgy, and the Ministry of Charity.
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:
Monsignor Robert Aucoin at 315-393-2920.
Complete the Inquiry Form (Link) below. Once you have submitted the
form, Msgr. Robert Aucoin will contact you
