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Periodically, I’ve posted stories of father-son clergy members, where dad’s a permanent deacon and the son is a priest. (I’d love to find that situation reversed — what a story that would be!) Well, here’s one more, from Florida Catholic, which also relates how the team pictured above — the Thesings of Miami — shared…

With diaconate ordinations booming in this of the world, it’s useful (and sobering) to see what’s happening in Asia. (H/T to Deacon Chick) Take a look-see: Three permanent deacons have been ordained here as the diocese prays for more priestly and religious vocations during the Year for Priests. Francis Cheung Ka-wai, Francis Fung Sze-chung and…

It’s gratifying and humbling when a bishops salutes those other members of the clergy who aren’t priests or bishops — and this week, Archbishop John Vlazny of Portland doffs his miter to deacons: Pope Benedict XVI has asked Catholics the world over to observe a year for priests from now through next June. I have…

Ever met a Demon Deacon (besides the snarly one in your parish sacristy)? It’s the curious mascot for Wake Forest University, and someone has finally explained the character’s origins: There are some things at Wake Forest that are absolutely unique. The familiar spirited figure in top hat and tails on the sidelines at every game…
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