National Directory Formation Ministry Life Permanent Deacons

The National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons inthe United States“is an important point of reference for those Churches in whichthe permanent diaconate is a living and active reality.” It contains the guidelinesand directives to be used when preparing or updating a diaconate program and formulat-ing policies for the ministry and life of deacons.

This volume also includes Basic Standards for Readinessfor the formation of permanentdeacons in the United States from the Bishops’ Committee on the Diaconate and the committee documentVisit of Consultation Teams to Diocesan Permanent DiaconateFormation Programs

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