The application and formation process for Deacon Class VIII will begin this fall.
Formation for the (permanent) diaconate is divided into three phases: inquiry, aspirancy, and candidacy. During the inquiry phase, those discerning a possible call to the diaconate begin a period of purposeful reflection on this calling.
To help them in this process, we will host “information days” in each of the six deaneries. The purpose of these inquiry sessions is to introduce men to the diaconate, explain our formation program and answer any questions that they or their wives might have. The application forms will be distributed only to those who attend one of these sessions.
The table below lists the dates, times, and locations for these inquiry sessions. Please call the office (563) 888-4257 or e-mail the director at agnoli@davenport
diocese.org to reserve a place at one of these meetings.
September/Septiembre 2016
18 (Sun/Dom) – English/Inglés 1-5 pm St. Mary Parish, 216 N. Court Street, Ottumwa
24 (Sat/Sab) – English/Inglés 1-5 pm Sacred Heart, 1115 S. 8th Ave E., Newton
25 (Sun/Dom) – English/Inglés 1-5pm Ss. Mary & Joseph Church (Holy Family Parish) 1111 Ave. E, Fort Madison
October/Octubre 2016
22 (Sab/Sat) – Español/Spanish 2-6 pm St. Patrick, 4330 St. Patrick Dr., Iowa City
23 (Sun/Dom) – English/Inglés 1-5 pm, St. Patrick 4330 St. Patrick Dr., Iowa City
29 (Sat/Sab) – English/Inglés 1-5 pm Chancery, 780 W. Central Park, Davenport
30 (Sun/Dom) – English/Inglés 1-5 pm St. Joseph, 417 6th Ave., DeWitt
November/Noviembre 2016
19 (Sab/Sat) – Español/Spanish 2-6 pm Chancery, 780 W. Central Park, Davenport
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