Forming Deacons: Ministers of Soul and Leaven consists of essays by recognized leaders in diaconate formation, many of whom contributed to the preparation of th

While their husbands progressed through their own formation program, these women helped one another accept and live their newly acquired role in the Church as d

The national directory addresses the dimensions and perspectives in the formation of deacons and the model standards for the formation, ministry, and life of de

From the Congregation for Catholic Education and the Congregation for the Clergy.

Through the three areas of calling, formation and ordination, and ministry, The Heart of the Diaconate outlines what those who are considering the diaconate mus