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.
Office of the Permanent Diaconate
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
