Diaconate
The Office of the Permanent Diaconate prepares the candidate during his process toward ordination and helps coordinate ongoing formation and assignments after ordination.
The ordained deacon is essential to the liturgical and social life of the Diocesan Church.
Deacon Michael Russo
Director of the Permanent Diaconate
(814) 288-3036
(814) 241-0576 (Cell)
mrusso@dioceseaj.org
The Call to the Diaconate
Who do you know who is hearing the call to serve the Lord in the Church as a Permanent Deacon? Maybe you?
God continues to call men between the ages of 32 and 59 to participate in service ministry to God’s people in the Diaconate.
Patrology Course Registration
Zoom Class (8 weeks)
Facilitator: Deacon Michael Russo
6:00-8:30 PM
Wednesdays: March 11, 18, 25; April 08, 29; May 06, 13, 20
Registration Fee: $35
Required books for class
(The Roman Empire-A Very Short Introduction, Church Fathers from Clement of Rome to Augustine-both can be purchased on Amazon)
16 Hours Continuing Education Hours
For any questions please contact the Office of Lay Ministry at (814) 361-2000
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 5TH
NO FORMS ACCEPTED AFTER DEADLINE
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