It would be good to see the enthusiasm for diaconate translate to priesthood

It would be good to see the enthusiasm for diaconate translate to priesthood A deacon is presented with the Book of the Gospels during the ordination ceremony. Photo: CNS

Editor’s Comment After the reforms of the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) great emphasis was placed on the restoration of the ancient order of the permanent diaconate. For many centuries, diaconate had been seen as just one more stop on the road to priesthood. The Church wanted to restore the tradition of the early Church where…

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