National Directory

The National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States of America

second edition

This National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States of America is intended to serve the entire Catholic Church in the United States of America. Its principles, norms, and pastoral applications are directed specifically to the Latin Church. Nonetheless, it may be of assistance as a consistent reference for all Churches sui iuris in the United States of America in the preparation of the adaptations necessary to address the particular traditions, pastoral life, and requirements of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches .

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