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Diaconal Ministries

WELCOME TO 

Communion with Christ the Servant is the deacon’s deepest need, the wellspring of all diakonia. Diaconal Ministries exists to nurture this communion, offering what so many

deacons seek: a place where their

interior life, identity, and service

are integrated and renewed.

Message From Deacon Dom

Welcome to Diaconal Ministries, a place dedicated to nourishing the heart of the deacon and all who seek to serve Christ with greater fidelity and love. I’m grateful you’re here, and I pray that what you find on this site deepens your love of Christ the Servant. I invite you to watch this video, where you can discover more about our mission and how we hope to serve you in Christ.

Deacon Dom Cerrato

Key Projects

Shaping Future Generations of Deacons 

First Comprehensive Guide to the Diaconate:
Living the Servant Mysteries is the first textbook devoted to the diaconate, offering a pastoral and theologically grounded vision, shaped by the contributions of twelve authors, that moves beyond function to form deacons as living icons of Christ the Servant. It will publish in the Spring of 2026.

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AI-Enhanced Diaconal Program Evaluation Tool:
Diaconal Ministries has completed the development of an online AI-enhanced evaluation tool designed to help dioceses evaluate and strengthen diaconal formation and ministry in fidelity to the National Directory.

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April 2026 Issue Now Available

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