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Welcome to the Diaconate Office
The Office of the Diaconate provides ongoing education, preparation, and guidance to men who served the Church as deacons. Formation takes place before ordination and afterward, and throughout a deacon's years of ministry. Local programs ensure that permanent deacons are ready and able to provide a thorough ministry of service in the particular circumstances in this Diocese.
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A Call to Service
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Deacons
- About Us
- Calendar of Upcoming Events
- Forms and Resources
- Spiritual Needs and Requests
- Become A Deacon
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About Us - Permanent Deacons
Permanent deacons are men called to serve God and the Church through prayer, preaching, sacramental ministry, and works of charity. In the Diocese of Salt Lake City, they support parish life, care for those in need, and bring their faith and life experience into every aspect of ministry.
Our formation program equips men for this lifelong vocation, helping them grow spiritually, theologically, and pastorally so they can serve their communities with dedication and compassion.
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Saturday, June 27, 2026. Upcoming Continuing Formation Session
Hybrid Continuing Formation Session
Topic: Changes to Anointing of the Sick with Deacon Scott S. Dodge D.Min.
The Office of the Diaconate is pleased to Announce this upcoming formation session. This is a great opportunity to complete your continuing education hours while deepening your understanding of this important ministry.
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 9:30-11:00 AM
Format: Hybrid
Location: Pastoral Center, Msgr. Fitzgerald Conference Room
Please confirm your attendance by Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
For questions or to RSVP, contact Mrs. Mirna Gomez at mirna.g[email protected]
Honoring the Ordination of the First Permanent Deacon Class
50th Anniversary Mass of the First Permanent Deacon Ordination Class
A Jubilee of ServiceJoin us as we commemorate five decades of diaconal ministry, honoring the first class of Permanent Deacons whose dedication, humility, and service helped shape the life of the Church.
This golden anniversary invites us to reflect with gratitude on the past, celebrate the present, and look with hope toward the future of the diaconate.
Event Details
Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
Mass: 5:15 PM at the Cathedral of the Madeleine
Celebrant: Bishop Oscar A. Solis, D.D.
Reception
A reception will follow the Mass for Deacons and their SpousesRSVP
Please RSVP by July 23, 2026
Please contact Mrs. Mirna Gomez at
“The Son of Men came not to be served but to serve” - Mark 10:45Hosted by the Office of the Diaconate
Celebrating 50 years of service, charity, and faithful witness.
We look forward to seeing you there for this meaningful time of growth and community!
Thank you and God bless!
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Diaconate Forms and Resources
Documents
Forms
- Continuing Education Log Fillable Form 2026
- Contract for Permanent Deacons 2025-2028
- Letter of Good Standing Request Form (Celebret)
- Permanent Record Online Submission Form
- Personal Assessment of Ministry for Permanent Deacons 2025-2026
- Personal Assessment of Ministry for Retired Deacons 2025-2026
- Prayer Request Form
External Links
- A Portrait of the Permanent Diaconate in 2023: A Report to the Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life & Vocations, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. - National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States of America
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Prayer Requests for the Sick
LET US ALWAYS REMEMBER IN PRAYER THOSE ENTRUSTED TO OUR CARE. The Diocese of Salt Lake City, through the Diaconate and the broader community, is committed to praying for those who have asked for our support. As people of faith, we have dedicated our lives to prayer, and it is our sacred duty to hold in prayer all those who have entrusted their intention.We offer our prayers for all the deceased, especially for those listed in the Diocese's Book of Memorials. May rest in peace, embraced by the love of our Heavenly Father.
We also lift up those in our community who are sick, suffering, struggling with addiction, facing unemployment, or enduring any of life's many Challenges. Let us also remember all those who feel alienated, isolated, or burdened in any way. We pray for all those known to us and our wider community who are in need of healing, strength, and comfort.
Let us continue to offer our heartfelt prayers for their healing, peace and strength.
Let us pray to the Lord.
For those who wish to request specific prayers or share your intentions with us, please feel free to reach out to the following contact method:
Email: [email protected]
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Contact Us
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Deacon.Dodgedioslc.orgDirector of Communications, Director of the Diaconate Office, and Government Liaison, Coordinator of Commission for Life, Justice and Peace -
deacon.villardioslc.orgAssistant Director of the Diaconate Office, Deacon, Assistant Vicar for Clergy -
Mrs. Mirna Gomezmirna.gomezdioslc.orgAdministrative Assistant, Diaconate Office
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