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WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
FOR THE ORDINATION CLASS OF 2026The deadline for new applications was May 1, 2021. We will continue, however, to accept applications until May 31.
Discernment classes are scheduled to begin in September 2021.
Read the Diaconate Overview for more details on the Permanent Diaconate.
Submit a request for more information through our Online Inquiry Form.
For more information, contact the office by telephone or email (see below). -
CONTACT INFORMATION
Deacon William A. Bilow, Jr., Director
Office of the Diaconate
Diocese of Worcester
49 Elm Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Tel: 508-791-7171
Fax: 508-929-4380
diaconate@worcesterdiocese.orgDiscernment
12-week course for candidates and spouses (if married)Spiritual components
Temporal components
Liturgies
Prayer servicesCandidates Academic and Spiritual Formation
4+ year course of study
Graduate-level education through Anna Maria College
Regular Discussion Sessions at local site
Practicum in selected ministry
Gathering for Liturgy and/or prayer.
Annual Retreat
Days of recollection
Spiritual direction
Spiritual conferencesDeacons Ongoing (Post-Ordination) Formation
Continuing Education Policy (30 hours)
Special seminars
Advanced courses
Annual Retreat
Days of recollection
Support Groups
Periodic Preaching evaluation