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ORLANDO | Many Catholic deacons have this common experience: As they greet people after Sunday Mass, a congregant might smile and wave as they …
Dominican deacons find spiritual family in Fla.
OVIEDO | Formed to be deacons for a missionary church for villagers living in the central mountain range of the Dominican Republic, Jesús “Nilson” Delgado and Manuel “Yadir” Díaz Santos leave their homeland for the first time to participate in …
Deacon’s devout life serves as his legacy
Editor’s note: The following is the final story of a three-part series
ORLANDO | Deacon Bob Pleus served as a deacon for 21 years before his passing in 2021. His witness of a devout life leaves a legacy of conversion …
Diakonia: A family affair
The word deacon (diakonia) means service — in ministry to others — and that service most often starts at home. In this three-part series, the Florida Catholic will introduce you to three diaconate families and explore how this vocation impacts …
Future deacons ready to serve the Lord, faithful
ORLANDO | On June 8, 2024, Bishop John Noonan will ordain 18 men to the Permanent Diaconate. In formation for the past five years after one discernment year, they are prepared to enter a life of diakonia or service to …
Future deacons ready to serve the Lord, faithful
ORLANDO | On June 8, 2024, Bishop John Noonan will ordain 18 men to the Permanent Diaconate. In formation for the past five years after one discernment year, they are prepared to enter a life of diakonia or service to …
Program helps discover the ‘servant within’
ORLANDO | Bishop John Noonan will ordain 18 men to the Order of Deacon, June 8. Although all have distinct experiences, characters and charisms, they are all well formed. The formation program, 15 years in the making, is as distinct …