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“Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate.”
FAQ
How do I learn about becoming a Diocesan Priest?
Contact the Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Hartford, Fr. Anthony Federico, at vocations@aohct.org or by calling (860) 761-7456. More information can be found here: https://www.hartfordpriest.com/
How do I become a Permanent Deacon?
Baptized, practicing Catholic men who are at least 35 years old, whether single or married, are eligible to become permanent deacons. Contact the Director of the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Hartford, Dcn. James (Jim) McCormack, at dcn.mccormack@aohct.org or by calling (860) 242-5573 ext. 3150. More information can be found here: https://archdioceseofhartford.org/office-of-the-diaconate/
What if I am interested in the Religious or Consecrated Life?
To learn more about the Religious and Consecrated life, please contact the Delegate for Religious for the Archdiocese of Hartford, Sr. Barbara A. Mullen, CSJ, at sr.mullen@aohct.org or by calling (860) 242-5573. More information can be found here: https://archdioceseofhartford.org/office-of-vicar-for-religious/