Podcast appearances and mentions of deacon dan

What is the Catholic Jubilee Year, and why is 2025 a "Pilgrimage of Hope"? In this episode of RED-C Roundup, Judy Comeaux welcomes Deacon Dan Lupo to explore the rich history, spiritual significance, and unique celebrations of the upcoming Jubilee Year. Discover how indulgences, holy doors, and the call to realign with God invite Catholics worldwide to deepen their faith during this sacred time. Deacon Dan also shares practical ways to prepare spiritually, including living Advent intentionally and embracing Pope Francis' hopeful message.   Visit redcradio.org or download our RED-C Radio App to access our live radio, listen to all of our podcasts, and find additional information and resources related to our Catholic faith. And if you want to support The RED-C Apostolate and all that we do, please consider making a recurring or one-time donation (https://redcradio.org/donate). You can also subscribe to our email list at https://redcradio.org/subscribe. May God bless you and all your loved ones!   https://linktr.ee/redcapostolate https://instagram.com/redcradio https://www.facebook.com/redcradio/

Our old friends are back from hell... Allen & Will return to promote their latest Kickstarter for Pocus Hocus 6, plus reveal some more upcoming projects. Grab your top hat and magical rabbit, and listen now! Intro GonnaGeek promo for Play Comics Erica Schultz plug Background How have you been since last time? Pocus Hocus 6 Pocus - issues with his father (8:40) Emily - why does she stick around? (13:22) Break for promo plug - Ocho Duro Parlay Hour (17:30) Back to Pocus 6 Will finally makes it to the show Lily - when will we learn more about her background? (21:30) Hugo - discussion about his nature (23:15) Horus - what's going on with him? (29:40) Other stuff Deacon Dan (33:37) One Sunday Afternoon (35:08) The Herald (36:10) Kickstarter incentives (43:34) Ending Plugs for social (45:38) thetophatstudios.substack.com - Allen & Will's Substack References: “What Have You Done For Me Lately?” by Janet Jackson - Anthony (2:26) Lily von Shtupp - Anthony (20:58) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

Continuing education is critical for many professions – and it is for vocations as well! Deacon Dan Gannon stops by to introduce us to the Institute for Ongoing Clergy Formation and explore why it's so important.  Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Direct social media links:  Facebook Instagram YouTube

In this episode, the deacons have a wonderful conversation with Paulist Deacon Chris Lawton and Paulist Deacon Dan Macalinao. They are both Paulist seminarians and transitional deacons who are slated to be ordained priests on May 18, 2024. Deacon Chris and Deacon Dan both met the Paulist Fathers when they were parishioners at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City, where the Ordination Mass will be celebrated. Come, Holy Spirit! ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it's especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by the Paulist Deacon affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com

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Daniel previews a massive weekend of sport in his sermon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deacon Dan at the Dais gives his last sermon (for now). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smithy's Sermon. Daniel is back at the Dias for his sermon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smithy's Sermon. Today Deacon Dan is at the dais and he urges people to not check the weather ahead of tonight's Blackcaps must-win match v Sri Lanka, explains why you shouldn't follow his example, Rugby Australia keeps on giving, Eddie keen on Nippon Yen & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smithy's Sermon. Today Deacon Dan is at the dais and today he is struggling for words to put Glenn Maxwell's innings into perspective, possibly the greatest ODI innings of all-time & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smithy's Sermon. Today Deacon Dan is at the dais and it's the struggles of the Blackcaps bowling unit at the ICC World Cup with the numbers to back-up his concerns, compares them to the red-hot Indian attack & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smithy's Sermon. Today Deacon Dan is at the dais and it's about an amazing few hours for NZ Sport, Kiwis record defeat of the Kangaroos, Phoenix Men & Women bag wins over the Roar, Blackcaps score 400 and still lose & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel shares his thoughts as Addin Fonua-Blake asking to be released from the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smithy's Sermon. Today Deacon Dan is at the Dais and it's the ICC world Cup Blackcaps v Proteas, the tournament so far, Captain Kane, Ferguson, a love letter to Rachin Ravindra, his incredible numbers & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smithy's Sermon. Today Dan's at the dais and he likens this weekend to Christmas Day, highlights the three games he's fizzing for, advice on how to get through it all, Kiwis v Kangaroos, Blackcaps v Aussie Cricket, All Blacks v Springboks & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smithy's Sermon. Today Dan's at the dais and it's the approaching rugby horror movoie, the Bok-pocalypse, the Zom-Boks, 28 years of hurt, playing the final in your own head, burying the Boks 10-feet deep & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smithy's Sermon. Today Dan's at the dais and it's about the new global rugby calendar, one-sided contests, lack of support for smaller nations, promotion & relegation, more T1 v T2 test-matches & more  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smithy's Sermon. Today Dan's at the dais and it's about the 10th Rugby World Cup Final, All Blacks v Springboks, critics complaining about the matchup & unhappy with semifinals, Ben O'Keefe under fire, Zombok Apocalypse & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smithy's Sermon. Today Dan's at the dais and it's the Silver Ferns win v Aussie Diamonds in the Constellation Cup, standout performances, Grace Nweke, Kelly Jury's amazing defensive shift, the incredible crowd at Robyn Broughton Stadium & more  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smithy's Sermon. Today Dan's at the dais and he talks about being a huge fan of our Blackcaps, the peaks & troughs over the years, performing to their absolute best at pinnacle events, going 4 and 0 to start the World Cup & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smithy's Sermon. Today Dan's at the dais and it's about the Protea's loss to the Netherlands at the ICC World Cup, only two teams unbeaten including the Blackcaps, Afghanistan up next, captain Kane broken thumb & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SJVC Podcast 42: Clergy in Recovery; An Interview Presented by: Kristin Lincoln-Ellzy and Deacon Dan Giblin Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushann Soi cover

Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange. He is founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, and host of Empowered by the Spirit.  In this episode, Deacon Steve talks with Deacon Dan Diesel about the Santiago de Compostela Parish in Lake Forest Camino de Santiago walk.Empowered by the Spirit airs live weekdays at 10:00am and Fridays at 5pmPacific Time go to https://www.spiritfilledevents.com/empowered-by-the-spirit website or download our Spirit Filled Radio App for Android or Apple Devices.APPLE LINK FOR APPGOOGLE PLAY LINK FOR APPArchives of shows from Spirit Filled Radio are available on podcast at https://www.spiritfilledevents.com/empowered-by-the-spirit

Deacon Dan Homily May 2023 Evangelization by Summit Catholic

In this week's episode of RED-C Roundup, host, Deacon Mike Beauvais and Deacon Dan Lupo educate and enlighten us on the far-reaching implications of the Easter season, explaining what it truly means to be an "Easter People". This is an episode you are not going to want to miss!   Visit redcradio.org or download our RED-C Radio App to access our live radio, listen to all of our podcasts, and find additional information and resources related to our Catholic faith. And if you want to support RED-C Apostolate and all that we do, please consider making a recurring or one-time donation. May God bless you and all your loved ones!

On the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, newly-ordained Deacon Dan Dragone delivered his first homily at St. Anthony of Padua. Recalling his initial unwillingness to answer God's call for him, Deacon Dan preached on how we're all called to open our hearts to the Lord and to those around us - no matter what misconceptions and judgements await us as faithful Catholics. Listen now! Special Guest: Deacon Dan Dragone.

An interview with Deacon Dan Niemeier—recently ordained—who is currently Mater Dei High School's president. Recorded at the Father Deydier House of Discernment in Evansville, Indiana, on December 16, 2022.

Deacon Dan's homily for the first week of our preaching series 'The Coming Dawn'.

Deacon Dan's reading of the gospel, and Fr. Joe's homily for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Today in episode 3 of our "Find Your Fire" series we sit down Deacon Dan Lupo. He is a deacon at a parish in Austin, TX. Deacon Dan is a natural story teller and he shares with us the life changing encounter that he had with God. We also talk about his time as a hospital chaplain and later God calling him to deaconate formation. We also talk about healing wounds and participating in healing prayer. We are so glad you are here! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hisbelovedoftexas/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hisbelovedoftexas/support

Deacon Dan breaks open God's Word for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange. He is founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, and host of Empowered by the Spirit. Deacon Steve  talks with  Deacon Dan Diesel.Empowered by the Spirit  airs live weekdays at 10:00am and Fridays at 5pmPacific Time go to spiritfilledevents.com website or download our Spirit Filled Radio App for Android or Apple Devices.Archives of shows from Spirit Filled Radio are available on podcast at spiritfilledevents.com

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Deacon Mike Beauvais interviewed Deacon Dan Lupo from St. Thomas More parish in the Diocese of Austin, who serves with Deacon Mike on the Diocese Committee on Eucharistic Revival.   This year the Diocese of Austin begins a journey of Eucharistic Revival starting in 2022 and for the next three years, in which every Catholic diocese, parish, school, apostolate, and family are invited to be a part of renewing the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. Both Deacons also spoke about the opening event of a Diocesan Corpus Christi Mass and Eucharistic Procession on June 18th in Austin. When considering the many ways in which you can share your time, talent, and treasure with the people of God, always Roundup!

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Join Deacons Richard Hudzik and Dave Brencic in their conversation with Deacon Dan Welter. Deacon Dan, an Archdiocese of Chicago deacon, has an interesting resume. He is not only a retired Cook County judge, current Chancellor, but he also serves as a department store Santa Claus. We will talk with Deacon Dan about the good news he has seen in the department store—where he serves not only the children, but the parents and the store employees as well. To conclude the conversation, to show another dimension of Deacon Dan, we talk with about his duties as Chancellor for the Archdiocese of Chicago—who and what a chancellor is and does.

On priestly blessings.  Pray for Deacon Dan as he approaches ordination to the priesthood.

The Church speaks in so many ways. You'll hear from many deacons, priests, and consecrated religious that the Church, through the Body of Christ, was bold in speaking to and encouraging them, told them the goodness they saw in them, and planted the thought of a vocation in their hearts. Meet Deacon Dan Galla and learn how the Church has spoken in his life. 

In today’s show, co-hosts Deacon Richard Hudzik and Deacon Dave Brencic interview Archdiocese of Chicago Deacon Dan Coughlin. Deacon Dan was recently appointed to serve at the Cardinal’s liaison to the Archdiocese’s lay ecclesial communities. The conversation explores what these movements are, why they are a blessing to the Church and how one might find out more about these groups. Some are well-known in Chicago—the Cursillo, the Charismatic Renewal Movement, Regnum Christi, Focolare, Escuela de la Cruz and many others. The movements, associations of lay people who seek to enter more deeply into their faith and be committed to life in the Church, are concrete instances of the Holy Spirit alive and converting us ever deeper. Information about these communities are on the Archdiocese’s website at https://www.archchicago.org/offices-and-ministries/lay-ecclesial-movements

The Chrism Mass and Deacon Dan's call to Holy Orders. Nothing by coincidence, everything by Divine Providence.

Nick De La Torre interviews rockstar musician and prominent math professor, Deacon Dan Brahier of St. Thomas More University Parish. Deacon Dan shares the moment he realized he was meant to be a deacon, how being a professor at Bowling Green State University impacts his role in the church, and vice versa, and how pastoral leadership has changed him. He discusses his work with students as they embark on their spiritual journeys and how his identity as a deacon has reshaped who he is as a man of God.In this “Catholic Weird Stuff” segment we learn why Catholics venerate saint relics. What is up with Catholics revering body parts, pieces of clothing, and items touched by saints? Isn't this a form of idol worship? We take a deep dive into Scripture to evaluate the origins of saint relics and the miracles associated with them.Show notes: https://www.awakencatholic.org/theawakencatholicshow/music-math-and-spiritual-leadership Download the official AWAKEN App!: http://theawakenapp.io Support The AWAKEN Catholic Show and all the shows on AWAKEN Catholic by joining the AWAKEN NATION. http://awakencatholic.org/donate

White River National Forest 6, Deacon Dan, 1/17/2021 by Summit Catholic

One of the most important things priests do apart from the Sacraments themselves is preaching. In fact, the preaching of clerics in the Church has sometimes been called the 8th Sacrament because of the essential underlying work of the Lord in the words of the man at the ambo. In this episode, Father Stephen and Deacon Dan converse about their experience of preaching as they begin their active ministry in the Church.

Deacon Dan draws attention to the vestments of the priest using the traditional 'vesting prayers' as the jumping-off point.  This is the first installment of a continuing series entitled "The Sense of the Sacred."

Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right: Deacon Dan Homily Oct. 18th by Summit Catholic

Our hosts talked with Deacon Dan Goshey on the impact of RPR!

Deacon Dan tells his tale of discernment of a call to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ.

A roundtable discussion led by the Spirit!

The Angels And Saints At Mass - Deacon Dan by Summit Catholic

A roundtable discussion led by the Holy Spirit

Taking the discussion wherever the Holy Spirit leads!

Taking the discussion wherever the Holy Spirit leads!

Deacon Dan reads + reflects on the daily gospel. Read along via John 15:26-16:4A

Deacon Dan reads + reflects on the daily gospel. Read along via John 14:21-26

Deacon Dan reads + reflects on the daily gospel. Read along via John 13:16-20

Deacon Dan reads + reflects on the daily gospel. Read along via John 10:11-18

Deacon Dan reads + reflects on the daily gospel. Read along via John 6:22-29

Deacon Dan reads + reflects on the daily gospel. Read along via John 3:1-8

Deacon Dan reminds us of the tools we have for this strange time: the psalms.

John is joined in studio by periodic co-host Ed Billick, and they discuss the Super Bowl, Kobe Bryant and have a great conversation with permanent Deacon Dan Borne, Diocese of Baton Rouge and public address announcer for LSU football and basketball. (February 3, 2020)

Deacon Dan's homily 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Old Testament Reading- Isaiah 9:6-7; New Testament Reading- Romans 5:1-5; Gospel Reading- Luke 2:8-14

During this hour, hosts Fr. Nick Nelson and Thom Price sat down with Deacon Dan & Janet Schultz as they hosted live from Tower, MN.

During this hour, hosts Fr. Nick Nelson and Thom Price sat down with Deacon Dan & Janet Schultz as they hosted live from Tower, MN.

In this Special Edition, Deacon Dan Diesel is interviewed by Deacon Steve Greco on Relevant Radio's "Empowered by the Spirit" show about #AlongTheWay5, our very own Camino de Santiago - Lake Forest Route!   Our Fifth Annual Camino will be July 20, 2019. Deacon Dan gives a great sneak-preview on this unique, spiritually rewarding event. Further details and online registration can be found at this link.   Like what you hear? Deacon Steve, founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, will be presenting at Santiago's Backyard Theology Monday, July 29, 2019. BBQ begins at 6PM, Speaker at 7:30PM. Invite a friend! All are welcome.   The Santiago Way podcast is a project of Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California. This interview first aired Sunday, July 14, 2019, at noon on Relevant Radio (AM 930 and AM 1000).

In this Special Edition of The Santiago Way, Producer Bill Stegall interviews Santiago's Deacon Dan Diesel. Deacon Dan has been a member at Santiago since it was founded in 1979. He tells the story of his journey from parish organist, to children's liturgy, to his ordination as a Deacon in 2015.   He also discusses some of the ministries he is currently involved with, especially the Dynamic Parish initiative, and what it means for those already in the pews at Santiago. Santiago is one of 21 parishes nationwide chosen for a five-year partnership with Dynamic Catholic. And yes, that's all in addition to Dan's "regular" 40+ hour a week paying job!   The Santiago Way podcast is a project of Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.

It shouldn’t of been white...

Sunday Homily by Deacon Dan Rosen - "The Coming of the Son of Man" - Gospel Luke 21:25-28

Deacon Dan's homily from the 5pm Sunday Mass Today's readings: http://usccb.org/bible/readings/120218.cfm Recorded at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Gretna, Nebraska, part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Omaha. Learn more about our parish at stcharlesomaha.org

A study of the book of James Chapter 1 recorded November 4, 2018 with Deacon Dan Bussard.

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A study of the book of John 6, verses 1 – 21 recorded July 8, 2018 with Deacon Dan Bussard.

Deacon Dan Diesel proclaims the Gospel (John 15:1-8) and breaks open the word. Deacon Dan also takes the opportunity to introduce the "500 to 40" initiative. Five hundred miles is the length of the most common pilgrimage to Santiago, Spain. And it is the number of days during which we will pray and focus as a community on our journey to 40 years as a parish, and what lays beyond. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.

The Parable of the Talents has been interpreted differently in each generation. Deacon Dan shares with us past interpretations and a meaningful interpretation for today.

Deacon Dan from the Bleeding Deacons

Is all that substance based, Aristotelian flavored, authoritarian Creedal style Christology getting you down? Do you wish talking about God at work in Jesus didn't require you to yell mystery and paradox all day while avoiding good questions?  Do you want to know what it's like to hear one of the two greatest theologians in the last 110 years?  YES?  Then get ready for John Cobb! This is straight up, real deal, John Cobb at his best.  John has written one of the best Christologies, Christ in a Pluralistic Age, and is here to unpack a bit of it for you. Deacon Dan, thanks for the call.  Here's John Cobb talking about Process and Prayer & here's the Theology Nerd Throwdown episode on prayer. Don't forget to check out the first session from the Emergent Village Theological Conversation here and the Question & Answer session that followed this podcast. John Cobb has been on the podcast a number of times; Prayer and Process, and the special 101st episode, earth day, and Incarnation-cast. Tom Oord visited on two previous occasions; The Open-Relational Gospel and the Science of Love! Want more Process theology? Check out my video bibliography here! Tom Oord is a sweet blogger. Cobb will answer your questions. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Today's host(s):** Scot Landry **Today's guest(s):** Deacon Dan Burns, director of Permanent Diaconate Formation for the Archdiocese of Boston * [Archdiocese of Boston's Permanent Diaconate office](http://www.bostoncatholic.org/deacon) * [BostonDiaconate.org](http://www.bostondiaconate.org) * [Holy Family Parish, Duxbury](http://holyfamilyduxbury.org/) * [Lumen Gentium, Vatican II, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church #29](http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html) * [What is a deacon?](http://bostondiaconate.org/Resources/what_is_a_deacon.html) * [Pope Paul VI's motu proprio Sacrum Diaconatus Ordinem](http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/paul_vi/motu_proprio/documents/hf_p-vi_motu-proprio_19670618_sacrum-diaconatus_en.html) * ["Diocese suspends diaconate for new candidates," Worcester Catholic Free Press, 3/26/11](http://www.catholicfreepress.org/_Pages/_This%20Week/0318Diocese.html) **Today's topics:** The permanent diaconate **A summary of today's show:** Scot talks with Deacon Dan Burns about the permanent diaconate in the Archdiocese of Boston, his own calling to holy orders, the process of discernment and formation involving the men *and* their wives, and the future of the diaconate in the Church. **1st segment:** Scot welcomes all to the show. Yesterday was the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, and while we should pray for vocations to the priesthood we should also pray for all forms of service to the Church, including the permanent diaconate. The ministry of the permanent deacon was restored at Vatican II. There are about 36,000 deacons in the world, with about half in the US. Boston has 247 permanent deacons, which ranks the archdiocese 12th in the US. How are deacons formed for ministry? How does their family take part in the discernment process? **2nd segment:** Scot welcomes Deacon Dan Burns to the show. He was ordained to the diaconate in September 1998. He was 42 when he was ordained and started formation when he was 38. He was active in his parish with marriage prep, choir, confirmation retreats. The vocation sprung from that service and a mid-life crisis, in a sense. There was another man int he parish in formation for the diaconate who suggested to Deacon Dan he might have a vocation. His wife initially thought he was crazy, which is a fairly common reaction. She said he was already very busy and how would it fit into the family. Healthy skepticism is good for discernment. But she saw he had a call and one of the parish priests reinforced the call. It's very important to realize that this is a vocational call, not just a promotion for someone who helps out in the parish. There are already many ways to serve the Church. The discernment must come fro ma very deep prayer life, to feel the Spirit drawing you in this direction. There were a number of hurdles and he didn't get over all of them until his ordination. But the basic hurdles are considering how it would fit into family life, how he would fit it into his working life. He asked why would God be calling me? You tend to look at your own flaws and weaknesses and try to put it off because God "couldn't be calling me into this." The Church speaks of the deacon's ministry in three areas: Deacon of the Word, Deacon of the liturgy, and Deacon of charity. Deacon Dan felt his call was broad-based, but many feel called to a particular more than the others. All three of those are important parts of being a deacon. What is an average week in the life of a permanent deacon like? He's involved in Sunday Mass, to proclaim the Gospel in any Mass he's at, maybe one or more times in the week. He might have to do baptisms on Saturday or Sunday. Might be connected to religious education program in some way. For service, he's found himself ministering in hospice settings for the terminally ill.  One part of formation was a summer internship in a hospital and he had been deathly afraid of hospitals, but his work has shown that it is a gift of grace to be invited to minister to the ill and their families. Scot asked how he balanced his various responsibilities? It was very difficult. He was wife was a great help to him to tell him he needed to say no to certain requests. Men called to the diaconate have a servant's heart and have a tendency to say yes to all requests. While the Spirit gives us gifts to do many things well, it doesn't mean we can do them all. What are the things priests do that deacons can do and not do? In formation, they focus on who the deacon is, not on what he does. The Church did fine without deacons for 1,500 years. The diaconate was restored to be a symbol to the Church and the world that we are all called to serve one another in Christ's name. That said, Deacons can perform baptisms, marriages, graveside services. They cannot celebrate Mass or hear confessions or the sacrament of the sick. Which one does he find himself enjoying more than others? Without question, it's baptisms, welcoming babies into the family of Christ. As a parent, he flashes back to when his own kids were baptized and the recognition of the beauty of life in these children. You find ways to bring all of the family into a celebration of that sacrament. **3rd segment:** There are 247 deacons in Boston, but that includes senior deacons who are over 75 and taking care of some ministry. In Boston, about 94% of deacons are married and there are some who have annulments. * [A Portrait of the Permanent Diaconate 2010, Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate](http://www.usccb.org/cclv/diaconate-post-ordination-report2009-2010.pdf) Discernment takes place in the whole family. The wife is involved in the first year which is called aspirancy. The wives are closely involved and hear and see everything so they can both determine if it fits within the family structure. The average of those entering formation are in late 40s or early 50s so in many families the kids are older, maybe in college, and the couples are empty-nesters. Deacon Dan is hopeful that they can invite men with younger families as well. They see in the Latino communities men who are younger and they need to find ways to involve the children in the process as well. If the wife doesn't consent, then the husband will not be allowed to enter the program. After aspirancy there is a formal process called candidacy during which the husband and wife have to sign a handwritten letter. They both have to sign before ordination as well. Married men have a primary vocation to their marriage and families. Deacons are called to bring the presence of Christ to the world and the wives are involved in that. There are sacrifices involved. That includes the husband serving in the Church for a number of hours. There is grace involved as well. There is a sacrifice of realizing that the husband is now in the public sphere, you are now very public people in a public role. 81% of permanent deacons in the US are white, 14% Hispanic, 2% African American, and 2% Asian. Deacon Dan said it's almost the same in Boston. The current aspirancy class is multicultural: 16 Latino, 7 white, 1 Brazilian, and 1 Vietnamese. The multicultural experience is very enriching. The Church in the US in the future will have a much larger Latino presence and this is true for the Archdiocese as well. **4th segment:** What are the attributes the Church looks for in a candidate for the diaconate? Deacon Dan said we're looking for is men who already deacons, in a sense. Looking to hone the men who are living a diaconal life, men who are supported by the parish through the priests and parishioners; who are serving their parishes. In Scripture, the deacons are chosen from among the community. Deacon Dan looks for the depth of their spiritual life. If they are deeply rooted in prayer with Christ as their foundation, then everything will go smoothly in formation. Of course, they will grow during formation. How do you assess how they can live the public aspects of the diaconate? Deacon Dan said it can be hard to project those things. There are men who don't show the attribute right away and can grow into them. A deacon is called to these three works of Word, sacrament, and charity, but you don't have to be experts in all of those. For those who are not outstanding in one area, they can take part, but concentrate in a different area. The minimum age for ordination is 35, so they would start the program in their early 30s. The maximum at ordination would be 65 because they enter senior status at 75. They also determine whether he can handle graduate level studies. It doesn't mean you have to have a college degree, but you have to have the ability to handle it.  There is no limit on the number of aspirants per formation class size. In the last three years: 18 in 2009, 34 in 2010, 19 in 2011. Class sizes tend to be between 12 and 16. In general, there a few men each year who withdraw, whether they discern for themselves or the Church decides. If you know someone who might have these gifts, invite them to consider it. The Holy Spirit often speaks through other people to plant the seed. For men considering it, do some reading on the [USCCB web site](http://www.usccb.org/deacon/) or the book The Emerging Diaconate: Servant Leaders in a Servant Church. Talk to deacons you know. The office has a program each fall for men and women to hear about what's involved and then there a discernment retreat to help them take the next step. **5th segment:** The first year of the program is aspirancy. In years 2 through 4, they get into a lot of the work of study and formation. There are pillars of formation: pastoral, intellectual, human, and vocational. In the first year, they take 2 courses in Scripture and a series of seminars on the issue of discernment. The first semester is discerning from a spiritual perspective, how to pray to learn God's will. The second is focused on discernment of the diaconate life in particular. In the three years of candidacy, they take four courses each year. It parallels the Master of Arts in Ministry program and this fall men could use their courses toward an academic degree. There are also pastoral experiences, including in the second year working with the poor in an immersion program at Stonehill College, living there for 3 days serving people in the Brockton area. There's a summer internship between years 3 and 4 in a hospital chaplaincy, about 100 hours. They meet two evenings per week, 7-9pm, and one Saturday per month, 6-7 hours, mostly spiritual formation. Fall retreat for the men only and a spring retreat for couples. They recently added a second location in addition to the Pastoral Center in Braintree, at Merrimac College in North Andover. This September, the incoming college will be at the Pastoral Center for 4 years and in 2012, that class will meet at Merrimac. After ordination, they receive a pastoral assignment. Historically, men would be assigned to their home parish or a local parish, near their homes. In the future, with the demographics in the priesthood, we have to break through the idea of parochial view and have a more diocesan and global view of the Church. Future deacons could find a diocesan-based assignment, such as hospital chaplaincy. As deacons, they serve the needs of the bishop and so they work where the Cardinal sees the need. As a deacon, they are part of the clergy in the Archdiocese of Boston. Does it limit their ability to move out of the diocese as needs arise? There is an expectation that they are ordained for the Archdiocese, but the reality is that they have to make a living. Or someone retires and wants to spend part of their year in another place. In a new diocese, they could ask the local bishop to serve there. At age 75 they become senior deacons. They can continue to serve as their health allows, but they are not officially assigned to a particular parish. Deacons don't retire, they are ordained for life, just like priests. The neighboring diocese of Worcester has put their diaconate program on hiatus to update their program and to pray about whether the pastoral planning underway in Worcester will affect the number of deacons they'll need down the road. We've already gone through a similar process in Boston. The program went on hiatus for a year after a new set of guidelines came out from the US Bishops' Conference, to ensure that they're still working according to the highest standards. Deacon Dan says there would ideally be one deacon per parish to effectively show the servant nature of the Church. To those who are thinking about, listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit in your heart. Do not be afraid, as Bl. John Paul told us. We all will think we're not worthy, but God uses us anyway. That will conclude today's presentation of The Good Catholic Life. For recordings and photos of today's show and all previous shows, please visit our website: TheGoodCatholicLife.com. You can also download the app for your iPhone or Android device at WQOM.org to listen to the show wherever you may be. We thank our guest, Deacon Dan Burns. For our Production team of Rick Heil, Anna Johnson, Justin Bell, Dom Bettinelli, and George Martell, this is Scot Landry saying thank YOU for listening, God bless you and have a wonderful evening!

Homily given at the Funeral Vigil Liturgy for Debbie Smeets on Monday, February 15, 2010, by Dcn. Dan Foley, Christ the King Catholic Church.