Effective September 15, the Most Reverend

Richard G. Lennon, Bishop, Diocese of

Cleveland appointed Reverend Anthony J.

Schuerger as Special Director of the

Permanent Diaconate Program.  Fr.

Schuerger is also Pastor of Saint Malachi

Parish in Cleveland.

Catholic men of the Diocese of Cleveland

are being accepted into the formation and

discernment process for those

contemplating God's call to the permanent

diaconate.  The ministries of a deacon

include: word, service, charity and justice.

January 16, 2010 - Day of Recollection for Candidates - This is a day long retreat for the deacons and is usually well attended. The

day is organized but permits opportunities to contemplate, pray, and reflect in a serene setting.  More details to follow.

March 30, 2010 - Chrism Mass - The formal rite of blessing all the sacred oils to be used in the churches that comprise the

Diocese.  Oils are distributed after Mass concludes.  Held at St. John Cathedral with Bishop Richard G. Lennon presiding.

April 7 - 11, 2010 - Ordination Retreat - This retreat allows the 4th year candidates an opportunity for spiritual reflection just prior to

their ordination as Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Cleveland.  Held at the Villa Maria Retreat Center - Villa Maria,

Pennsylvania  with co-directors Rev. Mr. Kenneth Piechowski & Fr. Larry Martello

Diaconate Convocation - Meeting of Bishop Lennon with the Order of Deacons for meaningful dialog.  More details to follow.

April 16, 2010 - Wives Evening of Sharing and Caring -  This us an evening gathering open to the entire Diaconate community of

women and is usually well attended. The day is organized but permits opportunities to contemplate, pray, and reflect in a serene

setting.  Held at the Center for Pastoral Leadership.  Speaker will be announced.

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May 1, 2010 - Diaconate Ordination - In this solemn rite, the 4th-Year candidates are ordained as Deacons for service to the

Catholic Church in the Diocese of Cleveland. Their wives and families are recognized for their sacrifice to the Church. The men are

reminded of their call to service to the Liturgy, the Word, and Charity. They pledge their lives to the service of Christ and His Church

and the Bishop sends them forth armed with the grace and power of God.  Held at St. John Cathedral with Bishop Richard G.

Lennon presiding.

May 15, 2010 - Priest Ordination -  The Bishop ordains those who have completed the requirements for priesthood. The men

commit their lives to God in service to Christ and His Church through their special ministry of priest. The special graces of

ordination bless the men as they embark on their journey to serve our God.   Held at St. John Cathedral with Bishop Richard G.

Lennon presiding.

Cardinal Cláudio Hummes, the prefect of the

Congregation for Clergy

Click picture to read his Letter to Permanent

Deacons