Holy Orders, Prayer, and Ministry

James Keating

The collaboration of priests and deacons in the ministry of the gospel has not always been without some tension. The fiftieth anniversary of the restoration of the Permanent Diaconate in the Catholic Church welcomes a cooperative, creative, and pray...

Communion with the Servant Mysteries of Christ

James Keating

Through the three areas of Calling, Formation and Ordination, and Ministry, The Heart of the Diaconate explores the creative tension of the diaconate vocation and what the diaconate for the future will look like. The book outlines what those who are...

Communion with the Servant Mysteries of Christ

James Keating

Through the three areas of Calling, Formation and Ordination, and Ministry, The Heart of the Diaconate explores the creative tension of the diaconate vocation and what the diaconate for the future will look like. The book outlines what those who are...

Ministers of Soul & Leaven

William T. Ditewig

A unique collection of essays offering practical insights on a diverse spectrum of issues related to the formation of permanent deacons, as well as the use and implementation of the National Directory for the Formation, Ministry and Life of Permanen...

Servant Leaders in a Servant Church

William T. Ditewig

Sketches the current state of the permanent diaconate, especially in the United States, then offers the historical developments that led to the contemporary diaconate, and finally suggests a vision of the diaconate for the future, always within the ...

Timeless Homilies for Deacons Liturg

Deacon Michael Bulson

More homilies by a deacon for deacons and anyone else who preaches. These homilies, which reflect the author's firm commitment to social justice, are followed by discussion questions.

History & Place Sacrament of Orders

Rev. Demetrius Dumm

Focuses on the context of the permanent deacon within the framework of ministry as presented in the documents of Vatican II and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Contemporary Issues & Cross Currents

William T. Ditewig

An archbishop, a bishop and a deacon hold forth on contemporary issues relevant to the Order of Deacons, in particular the theology of "Restorative Justice" and the impact and implementation of the New National Directory for the Life of Permanent De...

Timeless Homilies Deacons CYCLE C

Deacon Michael Bulson

More homilies by a deacon for deacons and anyone else who preaches. These homilies, which reflect the author's firm commitment to social justice, are followed by discussion questions.

James Keating

The first-ever systematic academic text for the first years of formation of deacons. This collection of essays on history, pastoral theology, and sociology covers the entire scope of diaconal life.

Timeless Homilies Deacons Cycle B

Deacon Michael Bulson

A collection of homilies by a deacon for deacons and anyone else who preaches. These homilies, which reflect the author's firm commitment to social justice, are followed by discussion questions.

State of the Question

Richard R. Gaillardetz

An up-to-date examination of how the Order of the diaconate in the Latin Church relates to and is in communion with the other Orders (presbyter, episcopate) and their ministries, by three prominent theologians on the diaconate in the Latin (Roman) C...

William T. Ditewig

Answers the most common questions asked about deacons, their sacramental identity, their functions, and their relationships.

Dr. Owen F. Cummings

Explores the history, spirituality, and theology of the permanent diaconate, reflecting the new Vatican norms for the diaconate and the actual experience of deacons.