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Church in The Philippines

Where in the world are permanent deacons?

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

Luke Coppen
and
Brendan Hodge
Sep 14, 2023
∙ Paid

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 …

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