Recently, we celebrated a special Mass and hosted a “Deacon Appreciation” reception in Corbett Hall honoring our Deacons. The Catholic Church is blessed to have men serve as Permanent Deacons. Men who are called to the Permanent Deaconate can be married, and they are usually ordained after a rigorous five-year period of training and formation. Many Permanent Deacons have secular jobs to support their families, and strive to balance family, Church, work and other responsibilities.
Permanent Deacons serve the Church in many ways. They assist the priest at Mass, preach at Mass when appropriate, preside at baptisms, teach in our faith formation programs, visit the sick and the homebound, prepare couples for marriage, counsel couples who may be struggling in their marriages, preside at Benediction and Holy Hours, and participate in many of our Church ministries and activities. They also strive to help those who are struggling or marginalized in some way find the spiritual, emotional, and material assistance they need.
We are blessed to have many faithful, dedicated, and holy Deacons serving us at Saint Brigid. They are:
These Deacons generously share their gifts and talents with us. Please avail yourself of an opportunity to thank them for their service and continue to wish them well in their ministry. Please also continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life.