“Go forth, the Mass is ended!” Deacons get the last word at Mass, and they have a unique role in the faith life of the Catholic church. You might hear them proclaiming the Gospel or preaching the homily. Deacons assist with Communion and can perform baptisms and witness marriages.
Deacon Bill Ruane and Deacon Peter Cistaro join Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish for episode 68 of Beyond The Beacon. Deacon Ruane recently took over the role of director of the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Paterson from Deacon Cistaro. They share insights into the life of a deacon and how they responded to their special call.
Listen to the episode here, or on any of the major podcast platforms. Or watch it on Bishop Sweeney’s YouTube channel.
Email questions for Bishop Sweeney to beyond@patersondiocese.org
