World Café

The first ordination of permanent deacons in Brazilian territory was on 23/02/1969

Deacons in Mumbai /India

Countless people live in the slums of Mumbai, in the worst possible conditions. The deacons of Mumbai take care of the people’s health, supporting the Community Centres as they offer preventative health and healthcare services. They give an impressive witness of God’s closeness, they heal wounds and warm up hearts.

Cuba’s Deacons Go to the Fringes

No distance is too far for the Cuban deacons. Together with their wives, they care for people in the rural areas and join social commitment with the proclamation of the Good News. They invest their spare time in a powerful missionary witness.