U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Announces New Book on Pope Francis’s Vision for the Permanent Diaconate

 WASHINGTON—  TheUnited States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is making available a newbook titled, Pope Francis, Deacons:Servants of Charity.

Written through the eyes of a deacon, this study ofthe permanent diaconate discerns who deacons are in relation to the Church andthe service that flows from their interior character as ordained ministers,preachers of the Word, and models of Christ. As deacons move along the path ofcharity, they herald the Good News of Jesus Christ in the world.

The narrative takes the reader through Pope Francis'svision for the permanent diaconate as ministers to the community of believers,in the service of Christ, their bishop, the poor, and the Body of Christ. Thisstory additionally reviews the renewal of the permanent diaconate andsignificant magisterial teachings on the office of the diaconate. It looks atPope Francis's words as bishop of Buenos Aires and his papal teachings,including his Apostolic Exhortation EvangeliiGaudium.

This beautiful narrative draws the reader into thesacred ministry of the diaconate and will inspire deacons, those thinking ofbecoming deacons, and all those drawn to the service of charity in the Church.

The USCCB has made the book available for order onlineat: https://store.usccb.org/deacons-servants-of-charity-p/7-583.htm

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