Diaconate

The Office of the Diaconate oversees the permanent diaconate within the Diocese of Orange including the formation of aspirants and candidates plus the oversight and support of the life and ministry of deacons and their wives including evaluations and assignments.

We Offer:

  • Selection and discernment of applicants
  • Academic, ministerial, spiritual and personal formation of aspirants, candidates and their wives
  • Evaluations, reviews, assignments and changes of status of deacons
  • Spiritual and community events for deacons and their wives
  • Ongoing education and formation for deacons and their wives