Permanent Diaconate

Deacon Council

The purpose of the Council shall be:

  1. To recommend policy to the Archbishop regarding ministry/life issues affecting the Deacon community so as to give him effective assistance in these matters.
  2. To implement policies and programs at the Archbishop’s discretion which will help Deacons live and work more effectively in their ministry.
  3. To provide a vehicle for open dialogue with other bodies organized within the Archdiocese, especially through representation on their Boards, as appropriate.
  4. To encourage an active and visible role by Deacons individually and the Deacon community collectively in matters that directly affect them in their call to a ministry of service.
  5. To foster an ongoing spirit of community by encouraging and promoting social, spiritual and education activities on behalf of the Deacon community.
  6. To enhance the awareness and image of diaconal ministry through appropriate public relations and promotional activities.

Membership of the Deacon Council for 2008-2009

Deacon Bill Heiman
Chair of the Deacon Council
Deanery – At large

Deacon Darrel Branch
Vice-chair
Deanery 7

Deacon Wayne Wittman
Council Secretary
Deanery 4

Deacon Don Hamilton
Council Treasurer
Deanery 2

Deacon Terry Beer
Deanery 1

Deacon Rich Heineman
Deanery 13

Deacon Joe Kenney
Deanery - Retired deacons

Deacon George Nugent
Deanery 6, 8

Deacon Tom Quayle
Deanery 12

Deacon Phil Stewart
Deanery 3, 5

Deacon Russ Shupe
Director Clergy Placement-Diaconate
Ex Officio member