Conciliar and Papal Docments

General Norms for Restoring the Permanent Diaconate in the Latin Church
      Pope Paul VI - June 18, 1967

 

Deacons Serve the Kingdom of God - Pope John Paul II - October 05, 1993.

Deacon has Many Pastoral Functions - Pope John Paul II - October 13, 1993.

Deacons are Called to Life of Holiness - Pope John Paul II - October 20, 1993.

 

Deacons are Configured to Christ the Servant - Pope John Paul II - November 30, 1995.

 

Basic Norms for the Formation of Permanent Deacons - Vatican City - February 22, 1998

Directory for the Ministry and Life of Permanent Deacons - Vatican City - February 22, 1998

Diocesan Diaconate Sites

Baltimore, MD

 

Homily Resources

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Catholic Homilies - Catholic homilies in English and Spanish for the current Liturgical cycle.

Daily Readings and Meditations - Good site for daily homily preparation.

Homily Service - Sunday homilies by Fr. Daniel Meynen. Contains archives for all cycles A, B & C.

 

Paid Sites

Deacon Sil's Homiletic Resources - Contains homilies and other resources for multiple denominations. Annual Subscription $29.95.

Sermon Writer - provides exegesis, illustrations, true stories and other resources. Annual Subscription $29.95.

 

Church Documents

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Conciliar and Papal Documents - Documents back to the Council of Nicea in 325 A.D.

Douay-Rheims Bible

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General Resources

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New Advent Catholic Supersite

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Official Sites

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Diaconate Section

Vatican Website

 

Other Resources   General Norms for Restoring the Permanent Diaconate Basic Norms for the Formation of Permanent Deacons Directory for the Ministry and Life of Permanent Deacons Archdiocese of Baltimore Additional Resources

Requirements vary by Diocese diocese. Personal Requirements 1. be a baptized man who is confirmed;   2. be a Roman Catholic for a minimum of 5 years;   3. be an United States Citizen or a legal, permanent resident at the time of admission;   4. be at least 32 years of age at the time of admission to the program;   5. be less than 60 years at the time of ordination;   6. enjoy good physical and mental health with no condition which would impede diaconal ministry.   7. have successfully completed two years of college or its equivalent in life experience (evaluated on an individual basis by the Deacon Formation Team);   8. possess financial security with a history of steady employment in a position that does not require frequent travel or reassignment;   9. be a registered parishioner in a parish within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.   Family Requirements 10. if married, have been married for at least five years and live in a stable and valid marriage, and be willing to remain celibate if his wife precedes him in death;   11. have the wife's full support. Her commitment is essential as not only will she be supporting you while in the program but also she is expected to participate in the screening process and attend retreats, days of recollection, professional days and other such events throughout the formation period. She is welcome to attend any and all aspects of the formation program except those few which are designed for candidates only;   12. if single, enjoy a stable settled life with a history of healthy relationships and understand the implications of the charism of celibacy;   13. enjoy with his family a good reputation within the community;   14. be able to give the time required for study and service without detriment to his family.   Ministry Requirements 15. have shown a significant involvement in the Roman Catholic Church;   16. CORE Curriculum of the Church Leadership Institute (CLI) -        The Deacon Formation Team will consider equivalencies for these requirements on a       case-by-case basis;   17. participate and successfully complete the Aspirancy Period coordinated by the Office of Clergy Personnel within two years prior to acceptance to the Deacon Formation program. This period will be a series of discernment days and there is an attendance fee;   18. be willing and able to make a life-long commitment to serve the Church of Philadelphia as determined by the Archbishop of Philadelphia;   19. be willing to promise obedience to the Archbishop of Phladelphia and be willing to accept any pastoral assignment that may be given to him;   20. be presently active in the Church and be recognized and accepted as a leader within the community;   21. be highly recommended by those who have worked with him in ministry and who can attest to his potential to be and ordained minister in the Church.   More Information Basic Norms for the Formation of Permanent Deacons Directory for the Ministry and Life of Permanent Deacons United States Catholic Conference, Washington, DC, July 1998 ISBN: 1-57455-242-2   The Diaconate: A Full and Equal Order James M. Burnett Seabury Press, NY, 1981 ISBN: 0-8164-0497-6   Foundation for the Renewal of the Diaconate Bishop's Committee on the Permanent Diaconate National Conference of Catholic Bishops ISBN: 1-55586-185-7   The Deacon in Church Ministry Rev. Msgr. Joseph R. Roth, D.D. Alt Publishing Co.; Green Bay, WI Library of Congress: 97-71058   National Association of Diaconate Directors http://www.nadd.org/   National Diaconate Institute for Continuing Education http://www.ndice.org/   National Conference of Catholic Bishops - Diaconate http://www.usccb.org/deacon/