We care for the promotion, discernment, formation, and ministry of permanent deacons.

Deacons are best described by who they are rather than by what they do. Men who are ordained to the Diaconate promise to live out the charism of service to God's people through the Word, Sacrament, and Charity/Justice for the rest of their lives. The role of the deacon is to be a helper of the bishops and priests and to proclaim by his life, the Church's call to serve the needs of others. The deacon is the animator and promoter of what the community of faith must be: a community of service.

If you think God might be calling you to discern the vocation of a permanent deacon, the process begins by contacting Dcn. Stephen Petrill, Director of Diaconal Formation at [email protected]. If you are already a deacon and require assistance, please contact Dcn. Frank Iannarino at [email protected].


Deacon Frank Iannarino
Director of Ministry and Life of Deacons
614-241-2545 ex. 1440
[email protected]

Deacon Steve Petrill
Director of Diaconal Formation
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[email protected]

Patricia Cooley
Administrative Assistant
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[email protected]

Office of the Diaconate
197 E. Gay Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-241-2545 ex.1440