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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.

    • A Call to Service

  •                                         Deacons

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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.
    Calendar of Upcoming Events

    • 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 Service

      Join 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 Spouses

      RSVP

      Please RSVP by July 23, 2026

      Please contact Mrs. Mirna Gomez at

      [email protected]


      “The Son of Men came not to be served but to serve” - Mark 10:45


      Hosted 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

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      • History of the Diaconate
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      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
    Spiritual Needs and Requests
    • 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]
    Become A Deacon
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        • Rev. Mr. Scott Dodge, D.Min.
          Rev. Mr. Scott Dodge, D.Min.
          Director of Communications, Director of the Diaconate Office, and Government Liaison, Coordinator of Commission for Life, Justice and Peace
          801-295-3621 cell, 801-328-8641 office
          Deacon.Dodgedioslc.org
        • Rev. Mr. Bernardo Villar
          Rev. Mr. Bernardo Villar
          Assistant Director of the Diaconate Office, Deacon, Assistant Vicar for Clergy
          801-456-9327
          deacon.villardioslc.org
        • Mrs. Mirna Gomez
          Mrs. Mirna Gomez
          Administrative Assistant, Diaconate Office
          (801) 456-9322
          mirna.gomezdioslc.org
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