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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

  •                 New Diaconate Formation Class

    •                       2026 Cohort of Aspirants


      The 2026 cohort of aspirants for the Diocese of Salt Lake City are shown with their wives at their first formation session on Feb. 21, 2026. This marks the first time in diocesan history that two diaconate formation classes are underway simultaneously.

      The Diocese of Salt Lake City joyfully welcomes the following men and their wives as they begin formation for the permanent diaconate:

      • Mr. Octavio Aguilera and Norma Hurtado 
        Saints Peter and Paul Parish
      • Mr. Mario Francisco Arevalo and Vilma Estela Villalobos
         San Andres Parish
      • Mr. Brandon Gaskill and Hillary Gaskill -
        Saint James the Greater Parish
      • Mr. Francisco Hernandez Quintero and Reyna Hernandez 
        Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish
      • Mr. J. Jesus Hernandez Ramirez and Hilda Georgina Smith
         Saints Peter and Paul Parish
      • Mr. Christopher Joseph Keller and Deanna Keller
         Saint Mary Parish (West Haven)
      • Mr. Alfredo Valenzuela Rubio and Delfia Gutiérrez
        Saints Peter and Paul Parish
    • Upcoming Events


      • Upcoming Continuing Formation Session

        Diaconal 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 PM

                 Format: 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)
        RSVP
        Please confirm your attendance by Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
        For questions or to RSVP, contact Mrs. Mirna Gomez at [email protected]
        Special Diocesan Celebration

        50th 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!

    • Forms and Resources
      • 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

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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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        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.
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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

        • Rev. Mr. Scott Dodge
          Rev. Mr. Scott Dodge
          Director of the Diaconate Office, Deacon
          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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