Where in the world are permanent deacons?

The Philippines is getting permanent deacons. Who else has them?

Pope Francis has approved the establishment of the permanent diaconate in the Philippines.

An ordination to the permanent diaconate in England’s Diocese of Clifton on Nov. 12, 2016. © Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk.

In an Aug. 17 letter conveying the pope’s decision, the Vatican said that the step was a “noble initiative for the good of the holy people of God …