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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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New Diaconate Formation Class
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Upcoming Continuing Formation SessionDiaconal Identity & Ministry with Dr. Roland Millare, STD
The Office of the Diaconate is pleased to announce our next Continuing Formation Session featuring Dr. Roland Millare, STD.
Join your brother deacons for an enriching evening of learning, prayer and fellowship. This in-person gathering offers a wonderful opportunity to come together, share in a meal, and deepen our understanding of the sacred call to diaconal ministry.Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMFormat: In-Person
Location: Pastoral Center, Bishop Federal Conference Room
Why Attend- Grow deeper in your understanding of the diaconal vocation
- Engage with an inspiring and knowledgeable theologian
- Reconnect with fellow deacons and share in community
- Enjoy an evening of formation, reflection, and fellowship (with dinner provided)
Please confirm your attendance by Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
For questions or to RSVP, contact Mrs. Mirna Gomez at [email protected]
Special Diocesan Celebration50th AnniVERSARY mass of the first permanent deacon ordination class
All deacon and their wives are cordially invited to celebrate this joyful milestone in the life of our diocese. Come honor the legacy and faithful service of the first class of ordained deacons.
Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
Mass: 5:15 PM at the Cathedral of the Madeleine
Celebrant: Bishop Oscar A. Solis, D.D.
Reception: Dinner to Follow
RSVP
Please confirm your attendance by Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
For questions or to RSVP, contact Mrs. Mirna Gomez at [email protected]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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- About Us
- Calendar of Upcoming Events
- Ministry and Spritual Life 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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Friday, April 10, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMThe Office of the Diaconate is pleased to announce our next Continuing Formation Session featuring Dr. Roland Millare, STD. Join your brother deacons for an enriching evening of learning, prayer and fellowship. This in-person gathering offers a wonderful opportunity to come together, share in a meal, and deepen our understanding of the sacred call to diaconal ministry.Read More
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Diaconal Service Opportunities.
The Office of the Diaconate offers a variety of resources to support the spiritual growth of deacons and their families. Please click on one of the pages to the left or below to learn more about opportunities for diaconal service.- Prison Ministry
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Prayer Requests for the Sick
LET US ALWAYS REMEMBER IN PRAYER THOSE ENTRUSTED TO OUR CARE.
As men and women of prayer, we have dedicated our lives to interceding for those in need. We must remain ever mindful of those who have asked for our prayers and for whom we have committed to pray.Please pray for all our beloved deceased, including those listed in the Diocese of Salt Lake City’s Book of Memorials.
We also ask for your prayers for those in our community who are sick, isolated, suffering from addiction, struggling with unemployment, or facing any of life’s many challenges. Let us pray for all who are hurting, and for those in need of healing and strength. Let us pray to the Lord.
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Contact Us
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Deacon.Dodgedioslc.orgDirector of the Diaconate Office, Deacon -
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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