Rooted in the early church and grounded in mission today, the permanent diaconate is a vocation that s more vital than ever and looking for men who hear the call, said Deacon Mike Pascarella.
Archbishop Nelson Perez ordained the new permanent deacons for service in parishes of the Philadelphia Archdiocese during a Mass Saturday, June 11 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Catholic men, and their wives if married, with a deep spiritual life who are between the ages of 29 and 55 are invited to join an in-person panel of clergy for two sessions in February to discuss the permanent diaconate.