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PERMANENT DIACONATE

Mission Statement
We, the permanent deacons of the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso,  humbly and joyfully spread the good news of Jesus Christ.

We are ordained to participate in the mission of Jesus to serve the people of God through the diaconal ministries of charity and justice, the word of the Lord, and liturgy.

We dedicate ourselves to building community and expanding the Reign of God Under the leadership of the Bishop of El Paso,  we give ourselves in loving service to the people in our local churches along the border and in the cities and rural communities of West Texas.  
 
Formation to the Permanent Diaconate is a four-year program, which includes a year of discernment and three years of candidacy consisting of formation seminars, academic courses, annual retreats, and parish assignments. As a ministry of service and recognized in its own right, the Permanent Diaconate collaborates in responding to the ministerial needs of the diocese, provides oversight with policies, a conciliation process and a support network for ordained deacons.


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CONTACT:
Deacon Jesus A. Cardenas, Ph.D.
The Order of Christian Funerals
Catholic Diocese of El Paso
499 St. Matthews St
El Paso, TX 79907
Phone: (915) 872-8400
Fax:
(915) 872-8411
info@elpasodiocese.org