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Job
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| Deacon Director -
Diocese of Pueblo |
| The purpose of the position of the Deacon
Director, is recommended by the U.S. Bishop's Committee on
the Diaconate (PDUS #53), is to: |
- Provide leadership for the community of deacons,
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- Serve as a liaison between the Bishop and individual
deacons,
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- Serve as a liaison between the community of deacons
and the presbyterate,
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- Serve as a resource on the diaconate to the Diocese
of Pueblo, and
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- Direct the recruitment and formation for deacons.
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| The Deacon Director is appointed by the
Bishop and is ultimately responsible to him.
Organizationally, the Deacon Director serves under the Vicar
for Clergy in matters pertaining to deacons ministering in
the Diocese of Pueblo, and serves under the Director of
Pastoral Life in matters pertaining to the recruitment and
formation of deacons. |
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| Specific
Responsibilities - Life and Ministry of Deacons: |
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1.
Provide guidance and supervision of diaconal ministry
in general, and when needed, assist individual deacons
identify and develop their own ministries. |
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2.
Assist, collect, and evaluate the Ministry Agreements
between deacons and the parish/institution to which they are
assigned. Intervene in particular situations as needed or
requested. |
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3.
Utilize diocesan and national resources to provide programs
of continuing formation and spiritual growth. |
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4.
Assist the families (especially the wives of deacons)
to support the ministry of their husbands/fathers, and grow
in their own formation. |
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5.
Assist deacons who move into the diocese to obtain
faculties. |
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6.
Assist non-incardinated deacons, ministering in the
diocese, who choose to undertake the process of
incardination. |
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7.
Coordinate and preside over the Diaconal Council. |
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8.
Assist pastors and parishes in understanding and
appreciating the identity and role of the deacon. |
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9.
Manage the budget for the diaconate office. |
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| Specific
Responsibilities - Deacon Formation |
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1.
Recruit for, plan, and coordinate the formation of
deacon candidates. |
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Coordinate and preside over the Deacon Formation
Council |
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3.
Manage the budget for deacon formation. |
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Return to the Deacon
Manual |
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