June 5, 2015 By Francesca Norsen Tate, Religion Editor Brooklyn Daily Eagle
New deacon Nickie Colón receives the Gospel book from Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio. One of the deacon’s ministries is to proclaim the Gospel. Deacon Colón and 18 others were ordained to the Permanent Diaconate on May 23 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph. Photo by Francesca Norsen Tate
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New Deacons Reflect Diversity of Brooklyn
Ordination Is Culmination of Five-Year Program for Men From Many Professions
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn’s 19 new deacons represent the ethnic diversity of this borough.