Admissions Process

If you are discerning God’s call to serve the Church as a minister of Charity, Word, and Sacrament as an ordained deacon in the Archdiocese of Boston, you ( and your wife, if married) are invited to take part in the Inquirer Program. The program consists of four sessions.

Session I: Who is the Deacon, and am I one who is called?
(Session I will be held numerous times throughout the Archdiocese, usually in the fall.)

Session II: How does diaconate ministry fit into marriage and family life?

Session III: Application process, Canon Law, Formation from the wives' perspective.

Session IV: Half-day discernment retreat on Saturday.

See the News page for the latest schedule for Inquiry Program sessions

Those who are interested in the Permanent Diaconate are strongly encouraged to attend all four events along with their wives. Please use the "Contact Us" form on the Office page to sign up or to receive more information. Classes start each September.