Catholic permanent deacons — who in 2025 numbered more than 21,000 in the U.S., with close to 15,000 in active ministry — “bring a spirit of renewal and encouragement to …
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Deacons in Denver Archdiocese share their vocational call, journey to lives of service
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsThose considering formation should have a “heart and a soul for those who need to hear Jesus’ consoling words,” especially the poor and suffering.
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A report on the issue of women deacons ultimately shows the profound theological mystery of Christ’s relationship to the church.
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(OSV News) — As an anticipated 50,000 Catholics descend upon Indianapolis July 17-21 for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, among them will be a multitude of permanent deacons — men …
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INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) — This spring Deacon Tom Hosty and his son Liam made history, becoming the first father and son to both be deacons at the same time in …
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This week started off with a bang with the launch of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and the pope’s interview on CBS television, and it just kept rolling with news about …
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(OSV News) — The issue of admitting women to the diaconate has been, over the past decade, a subject of intense theological debate. In a recent interview with CBS News, …
