Holy Orders

“Christ, whom the Father hallowed and sent into the world, has, through his apostles, made their successors, the bishops namely, sharers in his consecration and mission; and these, in their turn, duly entrusted in varying degrees various members of the Church with the office of their ministry.” “The function of the bishops’ ministry was handed over in a subordinate degree to priests so that they might be appointed in the order of the priesthood and be co-workers of the Episcopal order for the proper fulfillment of the apostolic mission that had been entrusted to it by Christ.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1562)

Since the Second Vatican Council, the Latin Church has restored the diaconate “as a proper and permanent rank of the hierarchy,” while the Churches of the East had always maintained it. This permanent diaconate, which can be conferred on married men, constitutes an important enrichment for the Church’s mission. Indeed it is appropriate and useful that men who carry out a truly diaconal ministry in the Church, whether in its liturgical and pastoral life or whether in its social and charitable works, should “be strengthened by the imposition of hands which has come down from the apostles. They would be more closely bound to the altar and their ministry would be made more fruitful through the sacramental grace of the diaconate.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1571)

The Diocese of Shreveport has had an active Permanent Deacon Formation Process in recent years. Enrolled in this are men who have answered a call to serve as Permanent Deacons. For more information on this sacrament, please contact the Office of Vocations at the Diocese of Shreveport (800) 256-1542.

If you feel you are being called by God, please contact the Diocese of Shreveport's Office of Vocations Director, Fr. Jerry Daigle at jdaigle@dioshpt.org.

Jesus the Good Shepherd Deacons: Please pray for these deacons.

Deacon Tom Deal

Deacon Chris Domingue

2017-2018 Diocese of Shreveport Seminarians

Our sminarians are studying and working hard at seminary to be future priests forthe Dioces of Shreveport. Please pray for these men. Consider sending them a letter of encouragement or a birthday card!

1. Deacon Duane Trombetta:  4th Year Theology, Notre Dame Seminary: 2901 South Carrolton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118
Birthday: September 24
Holy Trinity Parish, Shreveport

2.  Kevin Mues: 3rd Year Pre-Theology, Notre Dame Seminary: 2901 South Carrolton Ave., New Orleans, LA  70118
Birthday: January 25
Christ the King, ULM, Monroe

3.  Raney Johnson: 3rd Year Pre-Theology, Notre Dame Seminiary: 2901 South Carrolton Ave., New Orleans, LA  70118
Birthday:  April 12
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Shreveport

4.  Nicholas Duncan:  2nd Year Pre-Theology, Notre Dame Seminary: 2901 South Carrolton Ave., New Orleans, LA  70118
Birthday: November 24
St. Joseph Parish, Bastrop

5.  Jeffery "Jeb" Key: 1st Year Pre-Theology, Notre Dame Seminary: 2901 South Carrolton Ave., New Orleans, LA  70118
Birthday: August 4
St. John the Baptist Parish, Many

6. Kelby Tingle:  3rd Year College, St. Joseph Seminary College: 75376 River Road, P.O. Box 552, St. Benedict, LA 70457
Birthday: August 1
Cathedral of St. John Berchmans, Shreveport

7.  Father Jerry Daigle: Director of Church Vocatios for hte Dioces of Shreveport: 2510 Emerson Street, Monroe, LA 71201  (318) 325-7549  jerrydaiglejr@gmail.com