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Diaconate


Deacon Gerald DuPont, Director

Phone: 713.659.5461
Fax: 713.759.9151
Email Deacon Gerald DuPont
Location: Downtown Chancery

The Office of the Permanent Diaconate is responsible for all aspects associated with the formation of deacon candidates and the ongoing formation and coordination of the Archdiocese's permanent diaconate community. The Director facilitates the processes involved in the recruitment and selection of candidates, their formation, evaluation, and initial assignment. Through the academic, spiritual and pastoral formation of these men, the Director helps in the holistic development of each candidate within his family and within his community. Additionally, the Director works with the ordained deacons in coordinating continuing education, retreats, assignments, exchange of information, meetings, support and other activities. The Directors work closely with the Diaconate Commission.


Diaconal Formation 

Deacon Larry Vaclavik - Associate Director - English
Email Deacon Larry Vaclavik

Deacon Freddy Ramirez - Associate Director - Spanish
Email Deacon Freddy Ramirez


Diaconate Brochure 

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The Formation Director of the Permanent Diaconate facilitates the processes involved in the selection of candidates, their formation, evaluation and initial assignment. Through the academic, spiritual and pastoral formation of these men, the Director helps in the holistic development of each candidate within his family and community.


Permanent Diaconate

The Director of Permanent Deacons works with the ordained deacons in coordinating continuing education, retreats, assignments, exchange of information, meetings, support and other activities.