Church Statements Pope Benedict XVI's Words on the Diaconate (2006 & 2008) Topic Permanent Diaconate Vatican Office/Committee Clergy, Consecrated Life & Vocations Year Published 2011 Language English Words of the Holy Father on the Diaconate during two meetings with the Parish Priests and the Clergy of the Diocese of Rome (February 7, 2008 & February 18, 2006) benedictxvi-deacons.doc
