Become a driving force for local and global evangelization 
Connect your local ministry to the Church’s worldwide mission

 The Church is missionary
by its very nature.
It was sent by Christ 
to reveal and communicate 
the love of God
to all people and nations. 
By baptism, all Christians are called 
to actively participate in that 
mission of Jesus. 
John Paul II, Redemptoris Missio 


The deacon’s ministry of service is linked 
with the missionary dimension of Church: 
the missionary efforts of the deacon 
will embrace the ministry of the word, 
the liturgy, and works of charity 
which, in their turn, 
are carried into daily life.
Directorium Pro Ministerio et Vita Diaconorum Permanentium
Founded over 100 years ago to engage U.S. Catholics in mission, the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers are proud to offer a new program to assist deacons and their wives.  

This program has three goals to engage the diaconate in a partnership to further the mission of Jesus locally and globally: 
1) Provide formation for local and global evangelization, 
2) cross cultural and international immersion experiences and 
3) development of resources and support of deacons and their wives as mission promotors and educators in their parishes and dioceses to become a driving force for mission in the Church.   Learn more...

 What's New

Read about the deacon program in the latest MARYKNOLL MAGAZINE

Check out our latest NEWSLETTER!



Upcoming Mission Education Training Program for Deacons and Wives.  REGISTER NOW:

Formation +

Mission Education Training Program 2013: 
  • San Francisco (9/13-15) 
  • Seattle (10/25-27 ) 
  • New York (12/6-8) 
Speakers available for workshops and retreats on evangelization, social justice, and spirituality grounded in mission.  Read more...

Immersion =

Mission immersion trips to:

  • Central America (7/8-15/2013) 
  • Bolivia (11/4-14/2013) 
  • El Paso/Juarez (12/10-13/2013) 
  • Kenya/Tanzania (2/7-22/2014) 

Mission Animation

Resources to become a driving force for local and global evangelization:
  • ORBIS Books 
  • Electronic Newsletter 
  • Online mission education resources 
  • Maryknoll Magazine 
  • Posters & DVDs
  • Homily Reflections
Contact Us

Join other deacons and wives in this exciting new initiative.  
Bp. Rich Garcia, Dn. Matt Dulka, Fr. Bill Boteler, Bp. Cummins, Fr. Leo SheaLearn more!
Sign up to come a member of our mission family today.






For more information contact our national co-directors: 

Deacon Matt Dulka
Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers 
16642 Ashland Ave.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580 
(510) 276-5021

Deacon Steven DeMartino
Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers
Maryknoll, NY  10545
(925) 941-7590 X 2449 		Magazine
Read about the deacon program in the latest MARYKNOLL MAGAZINE


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Our Legal Name: Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc.