The Vocation of the Catholic Permanent Diaconate as a Fruit of Marriage
By Laurika Nxumalo – The permanent diaconate, restored by the Second Vatican Council, emphasises service (diakonia) as its core mission....
Deacons
Can Deacons Marry after Ordination?
Question: Can an unmarried deacon later marry after ordination? Or re-marry if his wife dies? Answer: Married men have been...
‘No, but…’: Despite papal denial, dialogue on women diaconate continues
By Justin McLellan, CNS – When Pope Francis was once asked if a girl could ever grow up to become...
80 Years for Deacon Lawrence Augustine!
By Wendy Van Leeve – The 6th of June 2024 marked a very special day in the life of Deacon...
Heaven Awaits: Reverend Deacon Paul Seageng Laid To Rest
In true fashion to his character, the funeral of the late Reverend Deacon Paul Seageng of the archdiocese of Pretoria...
Archdiocese of Pretoria Mourns Distinguished Deacon Paul Seageng
The Archdiocese of Pretoria mourns the death of Deacon Paul Seageng. A long-serving deacon who served the Church for over...
Triple Ordination at Sacred Heart Parish in Port Elizabeth!
Ordination of Fr Byron Bowers by Bishop Vincent Zungu at the beautiful Sacred Heart church in Kabega, Port Elizabeth. Clint...
Deacon Walter Middleton: Born to Serve
Johannesburg deacon Walter Middleton fulfilled a long-standing dream of writing his life story. He told us what motivated him. On...
Pope Francis: The Humble Service of a Deacon Tells of the Greatness of God
Pope Francis met with deacons and their families at the Vatican and encouraged them to help their parishes to recognise...
