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International Study Conference 2025 in Sacrofano, Rome

After an 8-year break due to the coronavirus pandemic, the IDC International Study Conference took place in Sacrofano near Rome from 17-20 February 2025 under the title “Deacons: Joyful Witnesses of Hope”. The General Assembly also took place as part of the study conference, at which the IDC Board and delegates were newly elected by e-voting.

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New director at the International Diaconate Centre (IDC)

On 1 August 2024, Kilian Schadt took over the position of Managing Director of the International Diaconate Centre (IDC) in Rottenburg, succeeding Deacon Jörg Stein.

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Great husband, father and deacon

Miguel Ángel Herrera Parrra has gone home to the Heavenly Father.

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Thanks to Bishop Gebhard

Bishop Dr Gebhard Fürst, the Protector of the IDC, officially retired on Monday, 4 December 2023. Pope Francis has accepted his resignation on the grounds of age.

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Deaconess's report on diaconia in Finland

“I am grateful as a deaconess and I get to praise God who has given me such a great gift in my life.” (Deaconess Terttu Pohjolainen)

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