National Association of Deacons

November 2011

As we close in on the end of another liturgical year, it is an opportune time to reflect on the work of the NAD over this past year. It has been twelve months since my appointment as Chair of our diaconal association and it is pleasing to note that there have been some achievements in this period of time.

National Association of Deacons

October 2011

At the time of writing this report, we are surrounded by great Church celebrations – the Feast of St Mary of the Cross, the Feast of the Assumption of our Lady into Heaven and the gathering of the youth of the world in Madrid to celebrate World Youth Day.

A Courageous Voice

October 2011

Hal Ranger writes about the life of a colleague, Peter McEniery, who was ordained a priest and later found a second career and love.

National Association of Deacons

July 2011

As I write this report, the National Association of Deacons is preparing for its biennial conference to be held at St Leo’s College, Brisbane, 30 June – 3 July.

New Chairman for National Association of Deacons

April 2011

Deacon, husband, father and educator – meet the new NAD chairman.

A Final Word From The Current Deacons’ Chairman

December 2010

As this is the final edition for 2010, I would like to give a pen-picture of the Permanent Diaconate around Australia. I apologise if some areas are not mentioned, but this is the news that has been sent to me. Ian McGinnity, Chairman of the NCP told me that there are currently 103 Permanent Deacons [...]

National Association of Deacons

September 2010

First of all, a special thanks to Ian McGinnity and his team of helpers for organising the NCP National Conference at Parramatta. The venue was superb, the guest speakers were brilliant, the discussions were robust, the atmosphere most welcoming, the free afternoon relaxing and enjoyable.

ACBC Deacon Appointment

September 2010

Paul Simmons, a Deacon of the Broken Bay Diocese, was appointed as National Coordinator of Deacons by the ACBC in 2007, and has just been re-appointed for a further three year term.

This is a part-time position and is accountable, through the Director of Clergy Life and Ministry to the Bishops Commission for Church Ministry, and
in turn is accountable to the Bishops Conference, for the coordination and promotion of the permanent diaconate in Australia.

Busy times for the Deacons

June 2010

Following our Executive Meeting in Melbourne last February, several of our members have been gathering information on possible venues for our 2011 National Conference. Several locations have been proposed and are in the last stages of evaluation.

New faces at the 2010 Executive meeting

March 2010

The Executive of the National Association of Deacons came together for our annual Face to Face meeting late on Sunday February 2010, at the Treacy Convention Centre at Parkville.

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