Office of the Permanent Deaconate

The Office of the Permanent Diaconate fosters vocations to the permanent diaconate and coordinates the formation of candidates for ordination. It also seeks to minister to the needs of deacons and their families and provide them with opportunities for continued academic, spiritual, pastoral and human formation. In addition, the Office supports the archbishop in the placement and support of deacons in parishes and other assignments.

Contacts:

Rev. R. Scott Hurd, Executive Director
Deacon Kenneth W. Barrett, Director of Formation
Rev. Joseph B. Pierce, Director of Spiritual Formation
Deacon Joseph F. Curtis, Jr., Coordinator of Pastoral Care
Deacon Richard F. Kelly, Coordinator of Pastoral Field Formation
Mrs. C. Diane Biggs, Administrative Assistant

Archdiocese of Washington
PO Box 29260
Washington, DC 20017-0260
301-853-5345 • Fax: 301-853-7668