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Permanent deacons expanding in United States by 1974
In a two week workshop in Minnesota, Msgr. Ernest Fiedler said nearly 800 men will be ordained permanent deacons by year end, with about 670 currently serving and 1,500 in preparation. He noted 72 potential new centers and stressed deacons’ service roles beyond liturgy, including nursing home ministry.
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Collegeville
United States
St. John’s University
Minn
Ernest Fiedler
Bishops’ Committee On the Permanent Diaconate
Washington, D.C
Msgr. Fiedler
Minnesota
Kansas City-St. Joseph (Missouri
Order of Deacon
Africa
Asia
South America
America
Washington