Diaconate Office

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Hybrid Continuing Education Sessions for Permanent Deacons 

The Office of the Diaconate is pleased to offer a series of hybrid continuing education sessions for Permanent Deacons. These sessions will be held in both in-person and Zoom formats to accommodate all participants. Below are the upcoming classes. 

OCIA Class

Date: March 27, 2025

Time: 6:30 PM  - 8:30 PM

Topic: Understanding the Transition from RCIA to OCIA 

Facilitator: Lorena Needham, Director of the Office of Worship, Diocese of Salt Lake City

Liturgical Forms

Date: June 26, 2025

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Details to follow.

Communion to the Sick

Date: August 14, 2025

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Details to follow.

These sessions provide a valuable opportunity for ongoing formation and enrichment.  More details, including the Zoom link and further session information, will be shared closer to each date. 

For any questions, please contact Mirna Gomez at mirna.gomez@dioslc.org 

We look forward to your participation in these education opportunities! 

 

Chrism Mass Gathering

 

Chrism Mass Gathering for Deacons and Wives, Thursday, April 10, 2025

We are excited to gather again for the Diocesan Chrism Mass! Deacons and their wives are invited to join us at the Pastoral Center in the Bishop Federal Hall from 3:15 PM to 6:00 PM.

The event will begin with a presentation by Deacon Armando Solorzano at 3:15 PM, followed by dinner at 5:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for spiritual enrichment and fellowship before the Chrism Mass.

Please note: Due to space limitations, we can only accommodate up to 50 attendees (i.e., couples 25). We kindly ask you that you RSVP by March 21, to Mrs. Mirna Gomez at mirna.gomez@dioslc.org 

Deacons and their spouses are cordially invited to both the Presentation and Dinner gathering. We look forward to seeing you there!

Announcements

National Association of Deacon Directors Convention, Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Deacons are invited to join us for Mass at the Cathedral of the Madeleine at 4:00 PM, celebrated by Bishop Solis. This will be followed by dinner and presentation. By Rev. J.T. Lane on the Topic: Eucharist Outside of Mass.

Location:

Radisson Hotel

215 West South Temple

Salt Lake City, UT 84101.

Both deacons and their wives are welcome to attend, and there is no cost for either event.

Please RSVP by April 15, 2025, to Mrs. Mirna Gomez at:

mirna.gomez@dioslc.org 

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