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Statement Of Purpose, Membership and Responsibilities of the Deacon Community Board
(Revised April 4, 2008)
PURPOSE
In service to Jesus Christ and the Church, the primary role of the Deacon Community Board is to develop and encourage, by its functional and effective character, personal growth, a strong communion, and efficient communication among members of the community, and to support promotion of the diaconal mission.
MEMBERSHIP
- Archbishop of Boston
- Director of the Office for Clergy Support and Ongoing Formation
- Assistant Director in the Office for Clergy Support and OF
- Director of Office for Diaconate Formation
- Assistant Director to the Office for Diaconate Formation (family outreach)
- Two elected representatives from each region (at least two years ordained)
- Senior Deacon Representative (appointed)
- Two wives (including widows) (appointed)
- Retreat Coordinator (required attendance at two meetings per year)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promoting and enacting Archbishop’s vision for the Permanent Diaconate
- 2 year terms with possible one additional term (appointed members renewed annually)
- Attendance at four meetings per year
- Formal Representative to Regional Bishop (mtgs. three (3) times per year/coordinate regional meetings and annual social gathering)
- Outreach to Deacon Community in region (illness, death, daily issues)
- Regular
input, deliberation, and recommendations regarding ongoing formation
opportunities and needs within the diaconate community (e.g. retreats,
workshops, lectures, socials, communication, convocations, family matters,
vocation to the diaconate promotion, creation of ad hoc committees etc.;
also, “What’s the buzz” updating: what is happening, being heard. Conversations of substance and action steps
will characterize each meeting.