Information sessions on permanent diaconate

July 29, 2019 at 12:37 p.m.


The diocesan Office of Clergy and Consecrated Life has scheduled information sessions for those interested in learning more about the permanent diaconate, its formation program and the application process for classes beginning in September 2015.

The information sessions are Oct. 20 and Oct. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Bishop Ahr Conference Room of the Chancery, 701 Lawrenceville Rd., Lawrenceville.

Attendance at a session is mandatory for those wishing to apply for 2015. Wives of the men also are required to attend.

Before attending an information session, interested men and their wives are encouraged to visit www.dioceseoftrenton.org/clergy-consecrated-life/diaconate/. The couple should also engage in discussion with their pastor concerning the interest of the man in exploring the diaconate.

Registration is required for the information sessions. To register, call Deacon Michael Riley, associate director for the Office of Clergy, at 609-403-7134.

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The diocesan Office of Clergy and Consecrated Life has scheduled information sessions for those interested in learning more about the permanent diaconate, its formation program and the application process for classes beginning in September 2015.

The information sessions are Oct. 20 and Oct. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Bishop Ahr Conference Room of the Chancery, 701 Lawrenceville Rd., Lawrenceville.

Attendance at a session is mandatory for those wishing to apply for 2015. Wives of the men also are required to attend.

Before attending an information session, interested men and their wives are encouraged to visit www.dioceseoftrenton.org/clergy-consecrated-life/diaconate/. The couple should also engage in discussion with their pastor concerning the interest of the man in exploring the diaconate.

Registration is required for the information sessions. To register, call Deacon Michael Riley, associate director for the Office of Clergy, at 609-403-7134.

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