Deacon Community
Become a driving force for local and global evangelization
Connect your local diaconal ministry to the Church’s worldwide mission
In the Maryknoll tradition, we are missionary disciples, men and women within the diaconal community, who strive to meet God through encounter with people on the situational and geographic margins. Through accompaniment, service, and sharing stories and experiences we are mutually transformed in the Joy of the Gospel to go forth as prophetic witnesses of God's love. Learn more about how our Deacon community is helping deacons create "communities of missionary disciples" here, there and everywhere...
For if we have received the love
which restores meaning to our lives,
how can we fail to share that love
with others?
Pope Francis, EVANGELII GAUDIUM
WE SERVE YOU SO THAT YOU CAN SERVE OTHERS
Join our next formation program for deacons and wives in May!!
Bring the Sunday readings to life with group reflection guides and check out the guides for Easter through Pentecost
Homily Reflections from the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns
Central American Pilgrimage Retreat for ordained members of clergy is tentatively scheduled for Jan 2022 and we are accepting applications. Click here to learn more and here to apply!
Email signup to receive weekly Maryknoll “Journey of Faith” Sunday Reflections by Maryknoll Superior General Father Raymond J. Finch, M.M.
U.S. Catholic Mission Association (USCMA) Missio “Preaching Mission”
U.S. Catholic Mission Association (USCMA) Missio Scripture and Prayer Reflections - “Journey with the Pope” – daily reflections of Pope Francis:
Ongoing formation for deacons who form other missionary disciples
Submit a request to assist you with parish formation via webinar (coming soon)
Orbis Books covers a wide variety of topics critical to the ministry of the deacon:
Formation
Mission Education Training Programs, Retreats and Workshops
Speakers available for workshops and retreats on evangelization, social justice, and spirituality grounded in and reflective of a 100 year tradition in mission. Read more...
Immersion
Mission immersion trips to:
El Paso/Juarez (Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe)
Kenya/Tanzania
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Guatemala
El Salvador (Feast of St. Oscar Romero)
Bolivia
Cambodia
Mission Animation
Resources to become a driving force for local and global evangelization:
ORBIS Books
Electronic Newsletter
Online mission education resources
Maryknoll Magazine
Posters & DVDs
Founded over 100 years ago to engage U.S. Catholics in mission, the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers are proud to offer a new program to assist deacons and their wives through formation, immersion and mission animation. Learn more...
Help support this program and the other mission efforts of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers: Donate Online or mail a check payable to the "Maryknoll Fathers" with "DMP" in the memo section to: Maryknoll Fathers, 4001 Stoneridge Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Our Legal Name: Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc.
Tax ID Number - 13-1740144