Ireland’s first married deacons ordained

Ireland’s first married deacons were ordained last night by the Archbishop Diarmuid Martin.

Ireland’s first married deacons ordained

All but one of the eight men ordained permanent deacons in the Pro-Cathedral are married.

Deacons can assist the priest at the celebration of the Eucharist and can also celebrate baptisms and weddings as well as preside at funerals.

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