Deacons' Page

Deacons in Central Pennsylvania

In 2012 The Diocese of Central Pennsylvania has twenty-seven ordained Deacons serving directly under the Bishop. They are living out their call to servant ministry in small and large parishes throughout our Diocese. To see current assignments, click here.

Archdeacon Solbak During the ordination service our Bishop reminds us that we are called to a special ministry of service to all people, but especially those who are poor, weak, sick and lonely. Further in the ordination service he tells us that by “word and example we are called to interpret to the church the needs concerns and hopes of the world.” In the photos it is possible to see a few of our Deacons who are engaged in ministry in the communities in which they live. Others work in small parishes and are heavily involved in the day to day business of parish life.

We continually have prospective deacons in the process working toward ordination. We always hope others will feel they are called from among the baptized into the special life of servant ministry as a Deacon. After consulting with their clergy anyone who feels this call is welcome to explore with the Dean of the School of Christian Studies the possibility of entering the one year class for discerning ministry.

Deacon - St. John the Baptist, York

Deacons Respond to Superstorm Sandy

Diocesan deacons recently responded to a request made by Bishop Nathan D. Baxter to reach out to their fellow deacons in the diocese of New Jersey in response to Hurricane Sandy. Read the complete article here.

The Lancaster Convocation also traveled to New Jersey with materials for assisting in the cleanup. Read the story here. Pete Gdula