Holy Orders is the sacrament that refers to these three steps:
Bishop (who has the fullness of this sacramental grace)
Priest (who shares in the fullness of the Bishop's sacramental ministry)
Deacon (who shares in the fullness of the Bishop's ministry of service)
If a man is interested in becoming a priest, please call the Diocesan Vocation Office at 814-317-2681 or email at vocations@dioceseaj.org to speak to Fr. Peter Crowe, the Diocesan Vocation Director.
If a man is interested in becoming a Permanent Deacon. please call the Office of the Permanent Diaconate at 814-288-3036 or email at mrusso@dioceseaj.org to speak to Deacon Michael Russo, the Director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate.