Click Cross to Read the Norms for Permanent Deacons Whether ordained or non-ordained all work together to make the Church a fuller sign of Christ's presence. The Church's mission is to carry out the mission of Christ and this is done by different people doing different ministries, working together for building up of the Kingdom of God. While there are diverse ministries in the Church, the ordained ministries are those of Bishop, Priest, and Deacon. "Those who are constituted in the order of the episcopate or the presbyterate receive the mission and capacity to act in the person of Christ the Head, whereas deacons are empowered to serve the People of God in the ministries of the liturgy, the word and charity". (Canon 1009) The ministry of deacon is found in the New Testament (I Timothy 3, 8-13). That order today is being adapted to meet the contemporary opportunities for service to the People of God. There is an ever-present need for persons in contemporary society to hear the message of Christ and to experience the witness of service in His name. While the Diaconate is one form of Christian service, it is an authentic form of ministry in itself, distinct from but related to the ordained priesthood. The deacon assists the bishop in a special way by discovering needs of charity and by responding to those needs. The deacon is a sign of the Church serving the world. Diaconate Office Center for Pastoral Leadership 28700 Euclid Avenue Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 (440)-943-7652 / (440)-943-7651 Director: Rev. Anthony Schuerger Secretary:  Cathy Vrabel Spiritual Director:  Rev. Larry Martello