Theology of the Diaconate: The State of the Question

by Richard R. Gaillardetz, William T. Ditewig, Owen F. Cummings

Book Overview

Over the past three decades, deacons have proven invaluable in a variety of ministries in the church. Today's deacons serve in the traditional liturgical and sacramental areas, but their duties have grown in the areas of management and leadership. What is a deacon really supposed to do? What did the church fathers intend at Vatican II? Have their job responsibilities really changed from the church's earlier vision? These questions and many others...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809143453
• ISBN13: 9780809143450
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.1"