Permanent Diaconate

The Office of the Permanent Diaconate is responsible for the vocational discernment, screening, formation, assignment and continuing academic and spiritual enrichment of permanent deacons.

Address: 7887 Walmsley Avenue
City: New Orleans
State: LA
Zip: 70125
Phone: 504-861-6329
Fax: 504-866-2906
Web: http://pdiaconate-no.org/
Email: [email protected]

There are currently 237 total deacons in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, 198 in active ministry, 18 retired and 21 on duty out of the archdiocese or on leave. Twenty-seven were permanently displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. 

Diaconate Pamphlet

In February 2010 the Permanent Diaconate Formation Program will begin using our new formation center at Infant Jesus of Prague Mission 700 Maple Street, Harvey LA 70058-4008.

Directions to Infant Jesus of Prague Mission