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Deacon
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DEACON, Eccl. law. A minister or servant in the church whose office, in some churches, is to assist the priest in divine service, and the distribution of the sacrament.



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The archdiocese is in Northern Alberta has a population of 44,000 Catholics in 66 parishes and missions served by seven diocesan priests, 19 religious priests, two permanent deacons and 34 religious Brothers and Sisters.
1977: Volunteer, Permanent Deacon Program, Los Angeles.
Married men may be ordained permanent deacons as long as they are at least 35 years old and have their wives' permission to enter into the formation program.
 
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