Diocese of Fall River
Permanent Diaconate
Formation for the Permanent Diaconate is guided by the National Directory for the Formation, Ministry and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States. To that end, the Sacred Order of Deacons is to be "a driving force for the Church's service or diakonia toward the local Christian communities, and as a sign or sacrament of the Lord Christ himself, who came not to be served but to serve." The Deacon's ministry of service is linked with the missionary dimension of the church. The missionary efforts of the Deacon will embrace the ministry of the word, the liturgy and works of charity which, in their turn, are carried into daily life.
Interested in learning more about the process for becoming a deacon in the Diocese of Fall River? Join us for the next INFORMATION NIGHTS to be held on November 8.. [ More details ]
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10th Diaconate Class Announced
His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha,
Bishop of Fall River, has authorized the formation of a
new class for the formation of Permanent Deacons beginning in the spring of 2019. [ More ]
[ Submit Preliminary Application ]
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9th Class continues journey to Ordination
The 9th Diaconate class were admitted to the Order of Acolyte by Bishop da Cunha on June 19, 2018.
Meet the 9th Diaconate class by clicking here. (Password protected area)
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Ongoing opportunities for continuing formation being offered in our diocese.
Candidate Formation Classes Open to Deacons and Wives
Fall Semember 2018
Marriage: Instructor – Deacon Maurice A. Quellette
Tuesday Evening
Classes: [ Details and Registration ]
Canon Law: - Instructor – Rev. Jeffrey Cabral, JCL
Thursday Evening
Classes: [ Details and Registration ]
Deacon Information Nights
Thursday, November 8, 2018 - 7:00 pm [ More details ]
Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
Deacon and Wive’s CouncilNovember 29, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
Deanery Gatherings -
Deacons - Bridge Builders in a Time of Change and Chaos
November 30 - Cape Cod Deanery
December 1 - Attleboro/Taunton Deanery
December 1 - New Bedford/Fall River Deanery
[ RSVP Here for any location ]
Deacon Advent Study Day December 1, 2018 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Holy Name of the Sacred Heart Parish
Deacon Information Nights
Thursday, January 17, 2019 - 7:00 pm [ More details ]
Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
Candidate Formation Classes Open to Deacons and Wives
Spring Semester 2019
Homiletics: Instructor -- Rev. David Frederici
Tuesday Evening Classes: [ Details and Registration ]
Book of Revelation: Instructor -- Deacon Eugene Sassesville
Thursday Evening Classes: [ Details and Registration ]
Liturgy: Instructors -- Msgr. Stephen Avila & Rev. Daniel Lacroix
Thursday Evening Classes: [ Details and Registration ]
Candidate Pre-Ordination Retreat
March 4-8, 2019
Sacred Hearts Retreat Center
Convocation 2019
March 30, 2019 - Save the date!
Ordination of the Ninth Permanent Diaconate Class
May 18, 2019 - St Mary's Cathedral
