Becoming a Deacon
A man interested must first visit with their own pastor to establish the need and desire. Once they have met a phone call and appointment for a "pre-interview" is then established.

Following an inquiry phase process of information, application, inquiry and interviews a selection committee recommends a group of inquirants for aspirancy, to the bishop's office for approval.

Aspirancy entails a deeper study session, deeper spiritual growth and more intense testing and preparation for the candidacy phase.

Candidacy is the last phase of study prior to recommendation for ordination. Candidacy is a continued time of discernment, study and spiritual growth. After final evaluations the bishop's office receives notice of recommendations for ordinations. His office then makes selections and appointments for the order of deacon.

New applicants
Inquiry phase next begins in May 2007. Men who desire to attend and attain information at these sessions must see their pastors and pre-interview with the director of permanent diaconate prior to the beginning of the program. Click here for requirements to considered for the diaconate program.

For more information please contact:

Deacon Jim Kincel, Director of Permanent Diaconate
337-261-5609
jkincel@dol-louisiana.org

Deacon Rickey Picard, Director of Formation (deacons)
337-984-4989
deaconknight@cox.net

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