The Office of Diaconate Formation of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is beginning a new cycle of recruitment and preparation of men for the Permanent Diaconate. Formation of the new class for ordination in 2027 will begin with a retreat in October of 2022 to start a year of aspirancy.

The initial selection process for this class will begin with a series of “Come and See” events at various parishes around the Archdiocese in January through March 2022. Potential applicants should review the schedule below for the locations and dates of these events in order to take advantage of the opportunity to attend and learn more about the permanent diaconate and the formation program.

Applicants must be baptized Catholic men between the ages of thirty and sixty (at the time the formation program begins), active in the parish, and recommended by their pastors. See flyer for more information.

The dates and locations to "come and see" for potential applicants and their wives are:

Monday, March 7, 2022 7PM - 9PM St. Aloysius, Leonardtown
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 7PM - 9PM St. Joseph, Largo
Thursday, March 10, 2022 7PM - 9PM Online Only
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 7PM - 9PM Online Only
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 7PM – 9PM St. Mary, Landover Hill
Monday, March 21, 2022 7PM – 9PM Online Only

Please RSVP to Mrs. Diane Biggs, 301-853-5345, [email protected] and let her know which online session you will attend, and if your wife (if married) will be attending with you as well.