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Permanent Diaconate

The diaconate is the Church’s pre-eminent sign of the basic mission of all believers to serve others. Deacons give sacramental witness to what makes us fundamentally human; an other-centered responsibility for those in need. Deacons in their active involvement in community, in their outreach to the poor and the marginalized, and in their fostering of the Eucharistic communion of the Church, sacramentalize the Church’s service. The sign of the diaconate celebrates, manifests and makes effective the service of all good people everywhere. Deacons show what service is when it is done in the self-giving love of Christ.

OUR THREE-FOLD MINISTRY

Word

Deacon as Evangelizer and Teacher
Deacon Geis Preaches at the Jail

Liturgy

Deacon as Sanctifier
Deacon Mike Blessing Animals
Eucharistic Celebrations
Deacon Chris at Mass

Charity

Deacon as Witness and Guide
Deacon at Prayer after march to Spelman Chapel
Deacon at Prayer after March to Spelman Chapel

AN INTRINSIC UNITY

Ordained for service in all 3 areas.

Youngstown Deacons at Chrism Mass 2016

Could God be calling you to serve?

Deacon William Bancroft holds the chalice during the Eucharistic prayer on Ash Wednesday at St. Thomas Apostle Parish (Warren)

Contact

Deacon William Bancroft, Office of Permanent Diaconate

wbancroft@youngstowndiocese.org

(330) 744-8451 x369