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.
Upcoming Events:
We are going to begin the selection process for the Aspirancy Period soon. In January 2016, we will have the information meetings at some parishes to distribute the application forms. If you are interested, one of the requirements for the program is to have completed the Christian Formation courses provided by the Tepeyac Institute. Stay tuned for the next steps, we are looking forward to discern with you about your vocation.
Pronto vamos a iniciar el proceso de selección para el Periodo de Aspirantado. En Enero del 2016, tendremos las reuniones de información en algunas parroquias para distribuir las formas de aplicación. Si estás interesado, uno de los requisitos para el programa es haber tomado los cursos de Formacion Cristiana provistos por
Instituto Tepeyac. Estén alertas por los siguientes pasos, esperamos ayudarte a discernir juntos sobre tu vocación.
CONTACT:
Deacon Jesus A. Cardenas, Ph.D.
Permanent Diaconate Office, Director
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.
Upcoming Events:
We are going to begin the selection process for the Aspirancy Period soon. In January 2016, we will have the information meetings at some parishes to distribute the application forms. If you are interested, one of the requirements for the program is to have completed the Christian Formation courses provided by the Tepeyac Institute. Stay tuned for the next steps, we are looking forward to discern with you about your vocation.
Pronto vamos a iniciar el proceso de selección para el Periodo de Aspirantado. En Enero del 2016, tendremos las reuniones de información en algunas parroquias para distribuir las formas de aplicación. Si estás interesado, uno de los requisitos para el programa es haber tomado los cursos de Formacion Cristiana provistos por
Instituto Tepeyac. Estén alertas por los siguientes pasos, esperamos ayudarte a discernir juntos sobre tu vocación.
CONTACT:
Deacon Jesus A. Cardenas, Ph.D.
Permanent Diaconate Office, Director
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Catholic Diocese of El Paso
499 St. Matthews St El Paso, TX 79907 Phone: (915) 872-8400 Fax: (915) 872-8411 info@elpasodiocese.org |