Episcopal Diocese of New York : Discernment for Ordination as a Deacon

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Discernment for Ordination as a Deacon

Click on the links below or in the menu to the left to read detailed information.

General information about the Diaconate

The Special Ministry of Deacons in the Diocese of New York
El Ministerio Especial de los Diáconos en la Diócesis Episcopal
de Nueva York
Diaconal Formation Program
Programa de Formación Diaconal

Information for ordination to the Diaconate

Steps Toward Ordination to the Diaconate (summary)
Etapas para Hacerse Postulante para la Ordenación al Diaconato
About the Physical & Psychological Evaluations
Rector's sponsoring letter to the Bishop

Contact the Ministry Office with questions about these documents or with any questions about ordination in the Episcopal Diocese of New York not answered in these documents.

The Reverend Canon Constance C. Coles, Canon for Ministry
Phone: 212-316-7416
Fax: 212-932-7368
e-mail: ccoles@dioceseny.org

Alito Orsini, Administrative Assistant for Ministry
Phone: 212-316-7414
Fax: 212-932-7368
e-mail: aorsini@dioceseny.org