Today, these people, those called to be deacons are deacons . There are other deacons too. Those people called to be priests are first ordained and serve as deacons for a period of time, usually six months to a year, before being ordained to the priesthood. During their service as deacons these people are called transitional deacons . Late last spring Mary Ann Hoy and Susan Murphy were ordained as transitional deacons.
Deacons are both servants and messengers.
Our bishop, The Rt. Yes, by our baptism we are all called to be ministers, to serve. In our baptismal vows we do promise to seek and serve Christ in all people, to strive for justice and peace among all people, and to respect the dignity of every human being. Deacons help us remember our servant ministries. Deacons serve in the Church and in the world, and they are messengers between the Church and the world.