In the formation of permanent deacons, the first sign and instrument of the Spirit of Christ is the proper Bishop (or the competent Major Superior).(26) He is ...

The Permanent Diaconate Formation Program is a time of discernment - discernment for the man contemplating a possible call to the diaconate.

The National Directory, 2nd edition is an essential document for dioceses to grow and sustain their permanent diaconate programs.

Permanent Deacon Formation · Five years in length (2 years Aspirancy, 3 years Candidacy) · Thorough human, spiritual, theological and pastoral formation · Meets ...

Be a resident of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and a Catholic male in good standing in the Catholic Church and fully initiated in the faith.

The Permanent Deacon is an ordained member of the Church who has received the Sacrament of Holy Orders (as does a Bishop and Priest) and is deemed a cleric.

To become a deacon, a man must do a propaedeutic year and then undertake a four-year diaconate study course. As part of this, they come to Oscott for ten ...

The diaconate candidate undergoes at least five years of human, spiritual, theological, and pastoral formation.

The formation programme lasts between five or six years, and includes the following: A one-year introductory programme known as the Propaedeutic Year, during ...