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Recent Examples of diaconate
He was ordained to the diaconate in 1971 and to the priesthood in 1972.
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Bryan Marquard, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2023
Brignac pleaded to be let into the diaconate.
—David A. Hammer, NOLA.com, 16 Dec. 2020
The role of female deacons likely ended in the 12th Century when the diaconate became a steppingstone to the priesthood, Stanton said.
—Susan Degrane, chicagotribune.com, 30 Mar. 2022
In the early 1960s, the Second Vatican Council restored the diaconate as a permanent vocation to married men.
—Susan Degrane, chicagotribune.com, 30 Mar. 2022
There is, however, one category of ministry that is booming — the diaconate.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2021
The exact details of the molestation allegations that led to Wheeler’s indefinite suspension from the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ diaconate remained unavailable Tuesday.
—Ramon Antonio Vargas | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 4 Aug. 2020
For more information about the diaconate program, call Fr.
—Courant Community, 29 May 2018
The ordinary means of entering the clerical state is by ordination to the diaconate.
—Laurie Goodstein, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2016
Bryan Marquard, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2023
Brignac pleaded to be let into the diaconate.
—David A. Hammer, NOLA.com, 16 Dec. 2020
The role of female deacons likely ended in the 12th Century when the diaconate became a steppingstone to the priesthood, Stanton said.
—Susan Degrane, chicagotribune.com, 30 Mar. 2022
In the early 1960s, the Second Vatican Council restored the diaconate as a permanent vocation to married men.
—Susan Degrane, chicagotribune.com, 30 Mar. 2022
There is, however, one category of ministry that is booming — the diaconate.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2021
The exact details of the molestation allegations that led to Wheeler’s indefinite suspension from the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ diaconate remained unavailable Tuesday.
—Ramon Antonio Vargas | Staff Writer, NOLA.com, 4 Aug. 2020
For more information about the diaconate program, call Fr.
—Courant Community, 29 May 2018
The ordinary means of entering the clerical state is by ordination to the diaconate.
—Laurie Goodstein, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diaconate
Noun
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Amicable relations had long existed between the Catholic Church in Rome and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, but the Roman episcopate embraced Mussolini’s regime and its aggressive foreign policy in the mid-1930s.—
Ian Campbell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Feb. 2022
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The selection of Bishop McElroy, whose diocese has never been led by a cardinal, sends a message about the pope’s wish for a more liberal orientation for the U.S. episcopate.—
Francis X. Rocca,
WSJ,
29 May 2022
Noun
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Inside Brixworth Church The choir, or presbytery—the heart of the church—is separated from the nave by a large arch.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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Gretta wanted my grandparents to join her and a small group of other congregants in a formal complaint to the presbytery.—
Aryn Kyle,
Harper's Magazine,
26 Feb. 2024
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However, New Zealand’s status atop the OFC hierarchy since Australia joined the Asian Football Confederation in 2006 meant that completing the qualification process was a simple act of meeting expectations.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The idea is to implement its data throughout the organization, including with a chief soccer officer, should Sporting ultimately elect to attempt to hire one to sit atop the roster hierarchy.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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McCall said members of the clergy would begin to patrol the Stillwell station.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Survivors who were abused by people in positions of authority such as clergy, educators and law enforcement — including correctional officers — may be even more reluctant to share their stories.—
Amanda Hernandez,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Diaconate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diaconate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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