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Permanent Diaconate
Ordination 2023
Formation Process
The formation program will take at least five years to complete.
Aspirant Phase
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A minimum of two years of discernment of the call to the Diaconate.
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One weekend of formation per month (Saturday and Sunday, 9:00AM-4:00PM)
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A directed practicum.
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One weekend retreat at the beginning of the program.
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One weekend retreat at the end of each year.
Candidate Phase
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A minimum of a three year period of formation.
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Two weekends of formation per month.
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Three directed practicum.
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One weekend retreat at end of first two years.
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One five-day pre-ordination canonical retreat.
For more information, please contact:
Diocese of San Bernardino
1201 E. Highland Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92404
Phone: (909) 475-5160
E-Mail Address: officefordeacons@sbdiocese.org
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