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Pope Leo XIV and Deacons

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By Deacon William T. Ditewig, Ph.D. Dear Holy Father, Congratulations on your election as Supreme Pontiff and your generous acceptance of the responsibilities associated with serving both as the Bishop of Rome and the successor to St. Peter. Be assured of our constant prayers for you. (On a personal note, as a fellow American, also Read More

Pope Leo XIV and His Emerging Instruction in Clery Formation

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By Deacon James Keating, Ph.D. In an early address in his pontificate to the clergy of Rome1, Pope Leo XIV invited priests and deacons to consider three themes within which to anchor their vocations. These three themes give us an insight into how Pope Leo may secure his own vocation in Holy Orders, as well Read More

Dear Readers: A Special Message

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It is with great anticipation and joy that NADD, The National Association of Diaconate Directors, has taken on the responsibility of publishing The Deacon magazine. For those who don’t know, NADD has been around since 1980. The sole purpose of NADD is to bring together the Diocesan Directors of the Diaconate and Diaconate Formation to Read More