The Diaconate Office was established to act as a resource for the over 100 active deacons serving in the Archdiocese of Toronto. In addition to these active deacons,  some work outside the diocese, some are on sabbaticals, and others are on sick leave. This office, therefore, is responsible for a variety of personnel matters including assignment to parishes and ministry locations, coordinating diaconal functions and building community consciousness within the diaconate.

   Specifically the office.....

is responsible for initiating and maintaining ministry and parish Service Agreements;
produces - information bulletins once a month
a monthly publication (Contact)
information and vocation booklets and pamphlets
provides Continuing Education services and resources to the deacon community to  enhance their ministry development and leadership
provides mentoring and guidance to deacons for effective interpersonal relationships in   their ministry and in their liturgical base
interacts with the Diaconate Formation Program (St. Augustine's Seminary) regarding the   candidate's ministry assignment and liturgical base
organizes social events (dinners) spiritual events (retreats, masses) and educational   events for deacons, deacons' wives and widows of deacons
essentially does what has to be done organize, communicate and foster community with      a large and widely spread group of deacons and wives