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Mass of Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate

Join Bishop Burbidge as he celebrates the Mass of Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate for five ordinandi, marking them with an imprint (“character”) which cannot be removed and which configures them to Christ, who made himself the “deacon” or servant of all. 

Mass will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019 in the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington with a light reception to follow in Burke Hall.

Learn more about the Permanent Diaconate including our formation program and the requirements.