Resources for Deacons

The Deacon at Mass is a document that lays out the duties and procedures in general terms that a deacon in the Diocese of Superior would typically perform at Mass. Duties and procedures for each individual can differ, depending on the needs and wishes of the celebrant. The Deacon at Mass is included in the Handbook for Permanent Deacons below as an appendix.

Deacon At Mass - v. 09/14 (PDF)

The Deacon Handbook is a 50 page booklet that contains guidelines that apply to all Permanent Deacons that are incardinated in the Catholic Diocese of Superior or any Permanent Deacon serving within the Diocese of Superior but incardinated in another diocese. The Handbook was developed as a reference for Permanent Deacons in the Diocese of Superior and has been approved by Bishop James P. Powers and adheres to the directives included in the National Directory for the Formation, Ministry and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States.

Handbook for Permanent Deacons - v. 3.6 5/2023 (PDF)

The Pastoral Service Agreement (PSA) is essentially a contract that the deacon and his spouse makes with his parish or cluster, in consultation with the priest/parish life coordinator/parish director to provide the services that the deacon can manage and sets limits on how much time the deacon can be asked to serve. The PSA should be reaccomplished at least every five (5) years or whenever the deacon has a change of Pastor.

Deacon Pastoral Service Agreement (PDF)

Letter of Good Standing - This link takes you to a New Page.