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Process for Advancement to Ordination
The staff of the Office of the Diaconate conducts an audit of the
petitioner’s file to determine that all necessary documents
are present, that all the mandatory evaluations have been completed,
and that each required program phase has been passed. The following
outline is an overview of the final steps in the process.
- Endorsement by the pastor for Ordination.
- Case Summary, giving a profile of the petitioner, is prepared
by the Associate Director of Formation.
- A recommendation is forwarded to the Director.
- Director or his delegate conducts a candidacy interview.
- Director’s recommendation is prepared for the Bishop.
- Bishop Case Review. The Director and Associate Director of Formation
meet with the Bishop and present each man’s portfolio with
board and staff recommendations.
- The Bishop makes his decision on admission.
- The Bishop notifies the petitioner of his decision in writing.
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Application
Overview
Steps in the Discernment Process
Levels of Admission
General Criteria for Deacon Applicants
Steps to Ordination
Documentation Required for Candidacy
Process for Advancement to
Ordination
Advancement to Ordinand
& Ordination
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