​My dear brothers, my dear candidates, ministry in the Church
is not about power, but about calling and witness,
your call to the diaconate
today is a call to be configured in a special way to
Jesus who serves, and to represent
in a special way in the
​life of the Church,
​witnessing and representing Jesus.” 
Bishop Michael Fisher – Ordination, May 20, 2023

Our ordination calls us to foster a life of holiness.
​We work to maintain our spiritual growth and health in order that we can say, “We are Diakonia, service in Christ for the world.”

News & Events

Family Systems Theory - October 17th, 2024

​Join the Family Systems Team for a transformative one-day event that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application in family systems therapy. This year’s conference promises to be an enlightening journey for clinical practitioners and professionals working with children and families. 
Deacon and Wives Retreat -
​October 18th - 20th, 2024
Please join us for our very special event. It's the first retreat we've offered in a while, so this is a great opportunity to get it in for this year. It will be at the N O T R E  D A M E  R E T R E A T  H O U S E in Canandaigua. 
Your family of parishes can cover the costs. You can have them pay for it directly or get reimbursed. 
Please have a look at the attached flyer for more information. 
Family Assignments - Deacons

As we move forward in our Renewal, parishes will close, and others will become secondary worship sites. Some parishes will move to other families. I ask everyone to be patient. Once all the moves are completed, we will assess how many deacons each family can or needs to have (it will differ for each family, of course). As a reminder, you are assigned to a family, not a specific parish.

​Applications and requests will go out to everyone at the first of the year. By this time, we hope to have a good handle on closing dates and next steps for our clergy. 

Deacon Tim Chriswell
Director 
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