The Diaconate: a way forward for the church in Ireland?
On Thursday April 10th Dr Joe Ferrari of De Paul University, Chicago will address Howth Reform and Renewal Group on the permanent diaconate and what opportunities it offers in Ireland today. (Columbanus Hall is the 2nd next building to Centra in Howth Village) see below for details:
I have never been able to figure out what specific ministerial gifts are conferred on a deacon by ordination, beyond those conferred on all of us by Christian Baptism.