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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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Making This and More Possible

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Your generosity extends a living legacy of service, shaping the diaconate not only for today but for generations to come. By supporting Diaconal Ministries, you help carry the love of Christ the Servant into the world, strengthening deacons in their sacred vocation.

Our Mission

Diaconal Ministries enriches the deacon’s life and service by deepening formation, offering clarity about his vocation, and fostering genuine fraternity. Rooted in Christ the Servant, it provides the spiritual and pastoral support that strengthens his interior life and equips him to minister with renewed confidence and compassion. We warmly invite you to prayerfully consider entering more deeply into this mission, uniting your heart with deacons across the nation who seek to serve from the heart of Christ.

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Stay in Touch

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The Deacon Herald is a monthly newsletter of Diaconal Ministries dedicated to nourishing the heart and mind of the permanent deacon. Rooted in the Church’s teaching on Holy Orders and the ministry of charity, it offers reflections, formation resources, and pastoral insights that deepen a deacon’s communion with Christ the Servant, while also keeping subscribers informed of newly released podcast episodes and blog reflections. Through its content, deacons are strengthened in their preaching, enriched in their spiritual life, and equipped to serve more effectively at the altar, in the Word, and in works of charity for the People of God.

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