On 13 July, the diocese celebrated the ordination of Raphael Krasnodebski as Permanent Deacon at St Mary’s, Bodmin. Fr Jacek Kostuch noted that he is the first Permanent Deacon in Cornwall for 17 years and only the second in 20 years. Congratulations to Raphael and his family on this joyous occasion.
Please pray for him in his ministry.
What does a deacon do?
A deacon performs a number of liturgical duties within a parish. Deacons assist priests at Mass by proclaiming the Gospel, preaching the homily, and serving as ordinary ministers of the Eucharist.
Deacons can also baptise, witness marriages, and preside at funerals or burial services. They may also be called upon to lead the celebration of the Liturgy of Hours, Eucharistic Adoration, and benedictions, and offer blessings in the name of the Church.
How do you become a deacon?
If you are interested in becoming a deacon, your first port of call is to speak to your parish priest or to contact our vocations team: https://priesthoodplymouth.co.uk/