Through this sacrament, the mission entrusted by Christ
to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church.
This is the sacrament of apostolic ministry.
If you sense a vocation to religious life as a priest, deacon, sister or brother, please speak to a member of our pastoral team. You may also visit the
Diocese of Hamilton’s website dedicated to vocations.
Vocations Annual Prayer Calendar
Essentially a ministry of service and charity, the deacon serves the Church and the diocese in a designated service in a hospital, or prison, or other forms of charitable outreach. In addition, the deacon is assigned to a parish, as his liturgical base, where he assists the pastor, as needed, in liturgical ministry which may take the form of assisting at mass, preaching, baptising, presiding at weddings or funerals, or in other capacities within the parish. (from hamiltondiocese.com).
To learn more about the role of the Deacon,
please click here.