Deacon Dispatch
Worship as the Source of Diaconal Life
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By Deacon Dominic Cerrato, Ph.D. In a culture that prizes productivity, efficiency, and visible outcomes, it is easy – even within the Church – to measure ministry by activity rather than by authenticity. We instinctively ask what is being done, how much is being accomplished, and whether results can be seen. Quiet fidelity, patient presence, Read More
The Homily
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By Deacon Matthew Napoli “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” (Luke 4:21) In our imagination, we might sense the excitement in the synagogue when Christ rolled up the scroll and handed it back to the attendant that day in Nazareth. After all, this was God himself speaking directly to his chosen people. Read More
The Balanced Life
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By Dr. Manolito S. Jaldon, Jr. The Benedictine life and its Rule offers a balanced life for the deacon, forming him for holiness and sanity as he lives in his secular and diocesan vocation. Before bridging the world of the deacon and monasticism, let’s take a brief look at the life of Saint Benedict and Read More
Avoiding FORE-Lettered Words
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By Deacon Kevin Conneely I was sharply reminded, during a recent golf game, of those words spoken at ordination by the bishop as I knelt before him with the Book of the Gospels: “…and practice what you teach.” The outing was a fundraiser for a nearby Catholic high school. I was paired with three golfers Read More
Quotes and Commentaries
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From the earliest centuries, the Fathers reflected deeply on the mystery of Christ and the life of his Church. The selections we publish under Quotes & Commentaries draw from their writings and offer brief reflections that illuminate the vocation of the deacon today. Each quotation is paired with a short commentary that connects the wisdom Read More
The Deacon-Coach
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By Deacon Gabriel Saucedo The deacon’s ministry is most authentically lived not in efficiency but in intimacy, not in the multiplication of tasks but in the offering of presence. In the fast-paced world of modern athletics, where win-loss records have replaced teaching the game and potential college scholarships loom over high school athletes, the Catholic Read More
Deacon Wife
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By Stacy Halbach In September of 2014, nearly eight months pregnant, I waddled alongside my husband, Matt, to his first diaconate formation session. Soon into that first session, we felt an immediate sense of purpose and desire to learn more. During formation, our love for Christ, for each other, and for the diaconate – in Read More
The Diaconate in Catholic Secondary Education
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By Deacon Kevin Combs and Deacon Pete Fiore The presence of the Catholic Deacon in secondary education offers a powerful and unique contribution to Catholic high schools. As Deacons active in both parish life and Catholic education, we witness daily how the Spirit moves in classrooms, hallways, and chapels – and how the Church becomes Read More