Permanent Diaconate Ordination 2022 - Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Welcome! This morning 18 men will be Ordained to the Sacred Order of Permanent Diaconate by Archbishop José H. Gomez for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Permanent Deacons are ordained ministers who take the spirit and message of Jesus to the marketplace. Deacons give gives generously of their time, energy and talents to others, especially the poor. Each deacon’s ministry varies. Some reach out to the sick, those in prison, the homeless. A deacon proclaims the gospel and preaches. He conducts liturgical services including Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals. To learn more, please visit https://lacatholics.org/departments-m... Thank you for joining us today live from the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Downtown Los Angeles. We may be tuning in from locations far away, but we are together in prayer! If you wish to help us evangelize, please visit: https://www.osvhub.com/olacathedral/f...