Ireland’s first married deacons ordained

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

Tue, 05 Jun, 2012 - 01:00
Evelyn Ring

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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