The Journey to the Diaconate
“The lay faithful, as members of the Church, have an obligation and right to share in the commission and mission of the church. The Deacon is ordained to nurture, foster, and coordinate the commission and mission of the laity, especially in coordinating their response to human needs.”
Pope John Paul II, General Audience
“Deacons have Many Pastoral Functions” (Oct. 13, 1993)