Then, when the diaconate formation had the informational meeting, I felt as if God said “This is where you belong. ”
What ministries are you currently involved in? I worked with our community food pantry. My job in Hospice DME enables me…
« read »Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will ordain 46 permanent deacons for the diocese at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 11 at Christ the King Church in Little Rock and 10 a.m., Saturday, June 25 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers.
The men and their wives began a discernment process in 2016 and officially started their training in 2017.
Even during the height of the COVID pandemic, the diaconate candidates continued to meet online and in person. The 35 English-speaking deacons met monthly at St. John Center in Little Rock and online, while the 11 Spanish-speaking deacons met at Subiaco Abbey.
In this special section, meet the Diocese of Little Rock's new deacons and see a complete list of their pastoral assignments.
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Then, when the diaconate formation had the informational meeting, I felt as if God said “This is where you belong. ”
What ministries are you currently involved in? I worked with our community food pantry. My job in Hospice DME enables me…
« read »As I continued to encounter the people of the parish, I sensed God asking me to serve them in a different way, by becoming a deacon.
What ministries are you currently involved in ? I am currently discerning what particular ministry God…
« read »… I always felt that the diaconate was not a question of "If?" and more a question of "When?"
What ministries are you currently involved in? Catholic school principal and Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree. My wife and I are certified teachers…
« read »What ministries are you currently involved in? St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, Mornings with Monsignor Men's Ministry, Eucharistic adoration, eucharistic minister, lector
Who have been the biggest influences in your diaconate formation? Deacon Ronnie Hoyt; late Deacon Clarence Leis, Bishop-elect Erik…
« read »Who have been the biggest influences in your diaconate formation? My dad, Deacon Matt Post, and our teaching team of deacons
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I went through the nine-month discernment period, prayed for guidance, applied and began five years of formation, where I found a true peace from God in my decision.
What ministries are you currently involved in? Communion to sick and shut-ins, St. …
« read »My calling was a gradual one, which I finally answered.
What ministries are you currently involved in? Lector, Eucharistic minister, acolyte
Who have been the biggest influences in your diaconate formation? My wife, my spiritual directors, my parish family, the diaconate formation team
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Wife: Tracy
How did you hear your calling to become a deacon? In service to others, I felt God pulling me closer to him, so I let go of my life and gave it to him.
What ministries are…
« read »Dr. Tom Cannon, 60 Christ the King, Little Rock Assigned to: Christ the King, Little Rock Employment: Ophthalmologist, ophthalmic pathologist Wife: Kerena How did you hear your calling? I felt an inner calling by God and a preceeding calling to strengthen my faith…
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