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Annual Report
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FORM: 2008 Annual Diaconal Ministry and Continuing Formation Report due by March 15, 2009 doc
FORM: 2008 Ministry Evaluation Form - To be completed with Pastor each Year by March 15 doc
FORM: 2008 Pastor/Deacon Annual Ministry Agreement - To be completed each Year by March 15 doc
Bible
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View the Bible On-line pdf
Burial Policy
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1. Burial Policy for Deacons effective Sep 1, 2008 pdf
2. Appendix I Burial Prefernce Form as of Sep 1, 2008 pdf
Calendar of Events (Long Term)
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Upcoming Events (July 12, 2010) pdf
Catechism
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View the Catechism On-line pdf
Catholic Encyclopedia
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Catholic Encyclopedia On-line pdf
Common Prayers
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Act of Contrition pdf
Angelus pdf
Anima Christi pdf
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy pdf
Come Holy Spirit pdf
Peace Prayer - St. Francis Prayer pdf
Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows pdf
Regina Caeli pdf
Rosary Prayers pdf
Continuing Formation Opportunities - Continuing Education & Retreats
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1. - Several Events in July/August pdf
2 - Aug 7 2010 Methodology and Evangelization - Evangelization and Culture pdf
Daily Readings
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Daily Readings pdf
Deacon Council
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How to Apply for Assistance from the Deacon Mutual Aid Fund pdf
Diaconate Policy Book for the Diocese of Austin
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01 – Introduction and Table of Contents pdf
02 – Continuing Formation for Permanent Deacons pdf
03 - Assignments and Reassignments within the Diocese pdf
04 - Written Ministry Agreement pdf
05 - Compensation for Deacons pdf
06 - Deacon at Mass (adopted June 5, 2009) pdf
07 - Faculties pdf
08 - Appropriate Attire and Title for Deacons (adopted June 5, 2009) pdf
09 - Use of Oil in Praying with the Sick pdf
10 - Presiding at Holy Communion outside Mass pdf
11 - Deacon Personnel Committee pdf
12 - Leave of Absence pdf
13 - Retirement from Active Ministry pdf
14 - Burial Policy for Deacons effective Sep 1, 2008 pdf
15 - Appendix I - Burial Form for Deacons to Complete effective Sep 1, 2008 pdf
16 - Appendix II - Diaconate Formation Program pdf
17 - Appendix III - FAQ for Deacon at Mass (adopted June 5, 2009) pdf
Documents on the Diaconate
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Basic Norms for the Diaconate from the Vatican 1998 pdf
Deacons of Central Texas 1979-1999 pdf
National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Deacons in the US 2005 pdf
General Information
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June 1, 2008 - Memo from Bishop Aymond regarding Visiting Clergy and Religious pdf
Helpful Links
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America; National Catholic Weekly - Catholic Reading Materials and Publications pdf
Deacon Digest - A Magazine for Deacons pdf
Information on Marriage (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) pdf
Paulist Press - Catholic Reading Materials and Publications pdf
The Vatican pdf
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops pdf
Liturgy of the Hours - On-line
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Liturgy of the Hours On-line pdf
Organizations
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Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations (Diaconate) - US Conference of Catholic Bishops (formerly Committee on the Diaconate) pdf
National Association of African American Catholic Deacons pdf
National Association of Asian Pacific American Deacons pdf
National Association of Deacon Organizations pdf
National Association of Diaconate Directors pdf
National Association of Hispanic Deacons pdf
National Diaconate Institute for Continuing Education pdf
Native American Deacon Association pdf
Southwest Institute for Diaconal Studies pdf
Prayer and Reflection Tools On-Line
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Daily Reflections - Creighton University pdf
On-Line Retreat - Creighton University pdf
Sacred Space - Reflections and Scripture On-line pdf
Vision 2000 - Daily Reflections On-line pdf
Rosters
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Active & Retired Deacons as of May 15, 2010 pdf
Saints
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Index of Saints & Biographies - St. Patrick's, Washington D.C. pdf
Saint of the Day pdf
Selected Apostolic Constitutions, Encyclicals & Apostolic Letters
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A Link to All Papal Documents pdf
Ecclesia de Eucharistia - On the Holy Eucharist pdf
Humanae Vitae - On the Regulation of Birth pdf
Misericordia Dei - On the Celebration of the Sacrament of Penance pdf
Munificentissimus Deus - Defining the Dogma of the Assumption pdf
Ordinatio Sacerdotalis - Reserving Priestly Ordination to Men pdf
Selected Articles for Deacons
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ADAM Ministry PowerPoint by John O'Neill February 2007 pdf
Marriage Preparation & Cohabitating Couples pdf
Memo from Msgr. Mulvey on Weddings Outside Sacred Spaces - Feb. 2007 pdf
Minsterial Liability for Deacons by Deacon Joseph McGrath JD, JCL pdf
Qualities & Characteristics of a Deacon - Excerpt from National Directory pdf
Requirements for Admission to Deacon Formation - Excerpt from Policy Manual pdf
Suggested Procedures for Support Groups, John O'Neill 2001 pdf