Monday, January 26, 2004
Zenit News Agency - The World Seen From Rome
"John Paul II praised the work of permanent deacons who he says enable the Church to be close to the daily life of many people, including those who have strayed from the faith.
When he met Saturday with a group of visiting French bishops, the Pope noted the constant increase in the number of permanent deacons, most of whom are married.
The Holy Father expressed thanks to the wives and children of deacons for their support to their ministry. And he expressed his appreciation for the deacons who at times 'are in contact with environments that are very removed from the Church.' "
This is a shout out for Deacon Pelligrini! 8th grade CCD, nothing quite like it.
When he met Saturday with a group of visiting French bishops, the Pope noted the constant increase in the number of permanent deacons, most of whom are married.
The Holy Father expressed thanks to the wives and children of deacons for their support to their ministry. And he expressed his appreciation for the deacons who at times 'are in contact with environments that are very removed from the Church.' "
This is a shout out for Deacon Pelligrini! 8th grade CCD, nothing quite like it.
