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Communion with Christ the Servant is the deacon’s deepest need, the wellspring of all diakonia. Diaconal Ministries exists to nurture this communion, offering what so many
deacons seek: a place where their
interior life, identity, and service
are integrated and renewed.
Message From Deacon Dom
Deacon Dom Cerrato
Key Projects
Shaping Future Generations of Deacons
First Comprehensive Guide to the Diaconate:
Living the Servant Mysteries is the first textbook devoted to the diaconate, offering a pastoral and theologically grounded vision, shaped by the contributions of twelve authors, that moves beyond function to form deacons as living icons of Christ the Servant. It will publish in the Spring of 2026.
AI-Enhanced Diaconal Program Evaluation Tool:
Diaconal Ministries has completed the development of an online AI-enhanced evaluation tool designed to help dioceses evaluate and strengthen diaconal formation and ministry in fidelity to the National Directory.
Our Mission
Diaconal Ministries enriches the deacon’s life and service by deepening formation, offering clarity about his vocation, and fostering genuine fraternity. Rooted in Christ the Servant, it provides the spiritual and pastoral support that strengthens his interior life and equips him to minister with renewed confidence and compassion. We warmly invite you to prayerfully consider entering more deeply into this mission, uniting your heart with deacons across the nation who seek to serve from the heart of Christ.
Our Outreach
Diaconal Ministries supports the deacon through a wide range of services designed specifically for his vocation, including ongoing formation, retreats, workshops, theological resources, and practical pastoral guidance.
Each offering is rooted in Christ the Servant and seeks to strengthen the deacon’s interior life, enrich his ministry, and provide the fraternity and clarity needed to serve God’s people with confidence and compassion.