St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr, Pray For Us!
SAINTS & ART: St. Lawrence has been venerated in the Church ever since his death in the persecution of Valerian on Aug. 10, 258.
Results from Tag: 'deacons'
Cardinal Gregory Urges North American College’s New Deacons to Have ‘Heart for Charity’
In his homily, Cardinal Gregory noted that from the earliest days of Church history, deacons have been required to “demonstrate by their lives that they were men of integrity, responsible, holy, and trustworthy.”
Fargo Dad Follows His Son, a Priest, to Holy Orders as a Deacon
Father Eric said he remembers his father Ben talking about wanting to join the diaconate when Eric was only in fourth grade, but he remembers having to wait for “God’s timing” to be right.
Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives and the Diaconate
“If I call myself a Catholic,” says celebrity chef Deacon Lou Aaron, “I need to live like a Catholic.”
Deacon Ordained in Spanish Diocese After a Decade of No Ordinations
Deacon Marín said one of the most important moments in the discovery of his vocation was the death of his father, something that he described as “a blow that made me consider my vocation more thoughtfully and prompted me to say ‘yes’ to the Lord and enter the seminary.”
St. Ephrem the Deacon, and other Saintly Deacons
There are many deacons who have left their imprint on both the Church and the world.
St. Philip the Deacon—One of the First Seven Deacons
St. Philip traveled from town to town, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ
The Deacon as Moral Watchman
The Church ought not to overlook the ministry of the diaconate as a ministry of protection toward the vulnerable.
Centenarian of Faith: 100-Year-Old Deacon Still Serves 8 Masses a Week
Meet a remarkable servant of the Church who offers wit and wisdom.
Deacons Embrace Their Role in the New Evangelization
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the renewal of the diaconate as a permanent vocation in the Latin Church.
