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Welcome to the Home Page for the Davenport Diocese Deacon Community.
Here you will find news about deacons and the diaconate in our diocese (including our deacon newsletter), a listing of upcoming events (including continuing formation) for the deacon community, a library of documents relevant to the diaconate in Davenport, as well as a listing of the other pages that are part of our website.
As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, please contact our webmaster.
Fall Convocation - 2019
Deacon Convocation - October 19-20, 2019
For Deacons, Candidates, and Wives of Deacons and Candidates
The Chancery - 780 West Central Park Avenue, Davenport
Old Testament Marginalized People and How Deacons ServeDr. Matthew Coomber
Saturday, October 19, 2019
12:30 Arrival (Lunch on your own)
1:00 Presentation
4:00 Mass with Bishop Zinkula
5:00 Deacon Council Meeting
6:00 Dinner
6:45 Evening Prayer in Chapel
7:00 Social hour
Sunday, October 20, 2019
8:00 Arrive, Continental Breakfast
8:30 Morning Prayer in Chapel
9:00 Presentation
Noon Lunch
Departure after lunch
Registration – Due by Thursday, October 3, 2019
Register on-line HERE:
https://www.davenportdiocese.org/deacon-convocation
If you cannot register on-line you may complete the registration below and send along with your check.Upcoming Events
Spring Retreat - 2020
Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2020
Benet House, St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, IL
Fall Convocation - 2020
Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18, 2020
St. Vincent Center, Davenport
Spring Retreat - 2021
Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25, 2021
Benet House, St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, IL
Fall Convocation - 2021
Saturday, October 16 & Sunday, October 17, 2021
St. Vincent Center, Davenport
Deacon NewsLibrary
Diaconate Ministry Worksheet
When you open this link it will automatically download. It should be available at the bottom left part of your screen or in your "Download" folder.Deacon Handbook of Policies and Procedures redlined version
The purpose of this handbook is to provide the deacons and priests of the diocese a clear understanding
of the policies and procedures relating to the diaconate. This information would also be useful for
diocesan and parish staff and to the laity in general.To view the bookmarks/index for the handbook, save the handbook first then open it outside of the website.
Letter in Good Standing Request Form
Prayer for Vocations also available in Word format.
Other Pages
Here is a list of what else you can find on our website. You may access the pages by using the drop-down menu at the top of the page, or by clicking on the links below:Deacon Formation Program: Information for those interested in the diaconate, as well as for those currently in formation, can be found on this page. Links to Pastoral and Academic Resources are found on this page--including a whole section on the Liturgy of the Hours.
Diaconate Links: A page of links to other websites useful for diaconal ministry. Check it out! Preaching links can be found on the Office of Liturgy website: click here.
Contacts: For questions or suggestions regarding the diocesan diaconate or this website, please contact Deacon Michael Snyder at snyder@davenportdiocese.org or 563-888-4256.
For questions or suggestions regarding deacon formation please contact Deacon Frank Agnoli at agnoli@davenportdiocese.org or 563-888-4257.