The Permanent Diaconate

https://www.eriercd.org/deacons/

FAQs

What are the prerequisites to be considered for applying to become a permanent deacon in the Diocese of Erie?

A man must be at least 30 years old and no older than 62 when the five-year program begins. He must hold an undergraduate degree. Each candidate will simultaneously earn a master’s degree in pastoral administration from Gannon University as he studies for the permanent diaconate.

What is the process for exploring the permanent diaconate in the Diocese of Erie?

Informational sessions will be scheduled online, and, depending on interest, in person.
 

What is the first step?

Please contact Deacon Tom McAraw, director of the Permanent Diaconate Program, at [email protected] or at 814.824.1148, for a preliminary conversation.