The office of the Permanent Diaconate is pleased to announce that the next Inquiry Phase Program for Permanent Deacons has been approved to begin in February 2012 by Bishop Jarrell. Those seeking admission to the diaconate formation program must meet the following standards:

• Be a fully initiated Catholic—baptized and confirmed
• Have a vibrant and living Catholic faith as evidenced in daily life
• If a convert, must have been baptized or received into the Catholic Church for at least five years
• If married, be in a valid sacramental marriage not less than five years
• Have a stable marriage and family life
• Have the support of his wife and children
• Have a high school education, GED or higher degree
• Be in good physical and psychological health
• Be sponsored by a parish with pastor’s endorsement
• Be involved in non-liturgical parish ministry
• At the time of admission to the period of Aspirancy, the applicant must be at least 31 years old
• Must be under the maximum age of 60 years old

If you feel the Lord is calling you to this ministry contact Fr. Greene at 337-364-4439.