Permanent Diaconate

PERMANENT DIACONATE

In the Catholic Church, the diaconate is the first of three ranks in ordained ministry. Deacons preparing for the priesthood are transitional deacons. Those not planning to be ordained priests are called permanent deacons. Married men may be ordained permanent deacons, and single men may be ordained with a commitment to celibacy.

The Office for the Permanent Diaconate provides general information on the vocation of the deacon. It conducts the selection and admission process for inquirers to diaconate formation and provides a diaconate formation program for the Diocese. We encourage human, spiritual, intellectual, pastoral and vocational formation among deacons, candidates, aspirants and inquirers, and our office serves as a resource for placement and other personnel concerns of diocesan permanent deacons.

Father Tyler Bandura
Director of the Office for the Permanent Diaconate
 724-837-0901 x1000

Deacon Bill Newhouse
Associate Director of the Office for the Permanent Diaconate
 724-837-0901 x1148

Liz Hornicak
Administrative Assistant for the Office for the Permanent Diaconate
 724-837-0901 x1000