Offices & Departments

Permanent Diaconate

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Info, Permanent Diaconate, Class of 2028

To be ministers of Word, deacons proclaim the Gospel, preach, and teach in the name of the Church. As ministers of Sacrament, deacons baptize, lead the faithful in prayer, witness marriages, and conduct wake and funeral services. As ministers of Charity, deacons are leaders in identifying the needs of others, then marshaling the resources to meet those needs. Deacons are also dedicated to eliminating the injustices or inequities that cause such needs.

Rev. Deacon David Reardon – Director of Diaconate Personnel
Rev. Eric Scanlan – Director of the Permanent Diaconate Program
Rev. Deacon J. Robert Gaitens – Director of Formation
Rev. Deacon James Hanks – Administrative Assistant – North
Rev. Deacon Peter J. Fullen – Administrative Assistant – South
Rev. Deacon Rich Spiro – Administrative Assistant – South
Rev. Deacon Robert Godlewsky – Resource Coordinator

Permanent Diaconate Board

Most Rev. Frank J. Dewane – Chair
Dr. Volodymyr Smeryk, M.A., M.B.A., J.C.D, J.D. – Chancellor
Rev. Eric Scanlan – Director of the Permanent Diaconate Program
Rev. Deacon David Reardon – Director of Diaconate Personnel
Rev. Deacon J. Robert Gaitens – Director of Formation

Deacons’ Council

Rev. Deacon Robert Chalhoub – President
Rev. Deacon Rich Spiro – Vice President
Rev. Deacon Robert Godlewsky – Treasurer
Rev. Deacon Patrick Palumbo – Secretary
Rev. Deaon Rich Klish – Assistant Director of Communications
Rev. Deacon Peter Fullen – Area Representative
Rev. Deaon Ron Dains – Area Representative
Rev. Deacon Ray Lyons – Area Representative
Rev. Deacon Thomas S. Caliguire – Area Representative
Rev. Deacon Richard J. Spiro – Area Representative
Rev. Deacon Peter M. Pavlyshin – Area Representative
Mrs. Sandy Godlewsky – Wives’ Representative

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