The Deacon

The Deacon is a bimonthly magazine dedicated to serving permanent deacons, diaconal candidates, their families, and all who support diaconal ministry. Published by the National Association of Diaconate Directors (NADD), the magazine participates in NADD’s mission of “supporting deacons, their families and those they serve” by fostering formation, unity, and vitality in the diaconate.

Rooted in the conviction that the diaconate makes present the totus Christus—the “whole Christ”–The Deacon helps readers cultivate an intimate communion with Christ the Servant. Out of this interior life flows effective ministry that enriches the Church’s mission and strengthens the communities deacons are called to serve.

Through quality content that forms, informs, and inspires, The Deacon builds a vibrant community of men and women on fire for Christ and for the diaconate. Radiating joy, the magazine accompanies deacons, deacon candidates, deacon directors, and deacon wives, offering trustworthy resources for learning, reflection, and pastoral practice. In this way, the magazine stands as a concrete expression of NADD’s mission: to support deacons and their families so that, strengthened in faith, they may more fruitfully serve the People of God.

Guidelines for Submissions
The Deacon welcomes articles that:

• Form, inform, or inspire permanent deacons, candidates, or their wives.
• Emphasize the cultivation of the interior life as the source of diaconal ministry.
• Build community within the diaconate.
• Reflect how one’s understanding of Christ the Servant is embodied in ministry.

Please submit only one article at a time in its final form (no draft reviews).
Lengths accepted:

• 600 words
• 1,200 words
• 1,500 words
• 2,000 words (In Focus: one topic, multiple components)
  Payment varies by length and is issued upon publication.

Editorial Standards
Because of its focus, The Deacon only publishes material that is:

• Relevant to the diaconate, with a clear angle for deacons and their families.
• Faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.
• Well-written, clear, and carefully edited.
• Crafted in a charitable, pastoral tone.
• Original content (not previously published in print or online).

We do not accept poetry or fiction.

Practical Details

• Include a short, one-sentence bio at the bottom of the article.
• Include your preferred mailing address and email at the top of the submission.
• Style: We generally follow AP and Catholic News Service Style (see catholicnews.com).

Frequency: The Deacon is published six times a year.