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National Diaconate Congress

A National Celebration

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For years, the leadership of the National Association of Diaconate Directors (NADD) had been planning a special celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of the restoration of the permanent diaconate in the Church. The culmination of their work took place July 22-26 in New Orleans, where more than 2,800 people — including more than 1,300 Read More

Interview with Deacon Dominic Cerrato

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On Aug. 1, Deacon Dominic Cerrato, editor of Deacon Digest, spoke with Teresa Tomeo on her radio show “Catholic Connection,” which is co-produced by EWTN and Ave Maria Radio. Below, you’ll find the interview in two parts.   Read More

Big Turnout in the Big Easy

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As the Church in the United States celebrates the 50th anniversary of the restoration of the permanent diaconate, 1,300 deacons and their families — more than 2,700 people in all — flocked to New Orleans for the 2018 National Diaconate Congress, held July 22-26. In his remarks at the opening Mass of the congress, Archbishop Read More

2018 National Diaconate Congress to Celebrate Christ the Servant: Yesterday, Today and Forever

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One of the successes of the Second Vatican Council will be celebrated July 22-26 in the Archdiocese of New Orleans — and you’re invited! The 2018 National Diaconate Congress will gather deacons, candidates and their wives, plus ordinaries, priests and formation staff from across North American and Europe to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Read More