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Shaping the Future of the Diaconate Today

Be Part of the Tomorrow, Today

Diaconal Ministries exists to awaken the full potential of the diaconate in the life of the Church and the world. Rooted in the conviction that the deacon is ontologically configured to Christ the Servant, we form, equip, and inspire deacons to bear His presence where it is most needed. Through publications, retreats, and resources that integrate theological depth with pastoral application, we provide a way for deacons to deepen their communion with Christ and extend their witness into a culture hungering for His saving love. 

By supporting Diaconal Ministries with your financial gift, you help advance the mission of renewing the Church through the witness of Christ the Servant. Your contribution empowers the development of publications, retreats, and resources that strengthen deacons today while laying the foundation for tomorrow’s diaconate. Together, we can extend this vital mission to a world in desprate need of His saving love.

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Current Project

Spring of 2026

Living the Servant Mysteries: A Comprehensive Guide to the Diaconate

Chapters

  1. Grounding our Approach

  2. Diaconate and the Mystery of Salvation

  3. Key Concepts

  4. The Servant Mysteries

  5. Discerning the Diaconate

  6. The History of the Diaconate

  7. Philosophical Foundations

  8. The Diaconate and Liturgy

  9. Deacon as Evangelists

  10. Servant Leadership

  11. Catholic Social Teaching

  12. The Diaconate in the Eastern Church

  13. Preaching and the Diaconate

  14. Canon Law and the Diaconate

  15. Marriage and the Diaconate

  16. The Gift of Celibacy

  17. Women and the Diaconate

  18. Mary, Mother of the Diaconate

Special Thanks to the deacons of the Diocese of Joliet for sponsoring this project.

This eighteen-chapter textbook is designed for both the formation of diaconal candidates and the ongoing formation of ordained deacons. Rooted in Christ the Servant, it not only presents the biblical, theological, and pastoral foundations of the diaconate but also provides a forward-looking vision for its renewal in the Church’s life and mission. With contributions from leading voices such as Deacon James Keating, who highlights the interior life of the deacon, and Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, who brings a vibrant pastoral perspective, the book unites scholarly depth with pastoral practicality. It serves as a comprehensive and enduring resource to guide deacons in faithfully living and advancing their vocation in today’s Church.

Be a Part of this Ministry of Extending and Enriching the Diaconate

Whether through a modest gift or a larger offering, your contribution helps build the diaconate of tomorrow, today, advancing the Church’s witness to Christ the Servant in a world longing for His saving love. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.

Read a person message from Deacon Dom and learn how you can contribute.

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