The Diocese of Raleigh marked a joyful milestone this week as eleven men were ordained to the diaconate, deepening the Catholic community’s commitment to faith and service across the region.

The ordination, celebrated on June 29, 2026 — the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul — was announced by the Diocese of Raleigh under the theme ‘Believe, teach, practice,’ a phrase that captures the calling at the heart of the diaconal vocation. Deacons serve the Church through ministries of word, liturgy, and charity, often working directly with those most in need in their local communities.

The addition of eleven newly ordained deacons represents a meaningful expansion of pastoral presence throughout the Diocese, which spans much of North Carolina. Their ordination signals a vibrant and growing faith community ready to serve parishes, hospitals, prisons, and outreach programs across the region.

For Raleigh’s Catholic faithful and the broader community, the ceremony stands as an uplifting reminder of the enduring spirit of service and dedication that faith communities bring to local neighborhoods every day.

Sources: Diocese of Raleigh