Welcome to the Home Page for the Davenport Diocese Deacon Community.

Here you will find news about deacons and the diaconate in our diocese (including our deacon newsletter), a listing of upcoming events (including continuing formation) for the deacon community, a library of documents relevant to the diaconate in Davenport, as well as a listing of the other pages that are part of our website.

As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, please contact our webmaster.

Upcoming Events

• Priest and Transitional Deacon Ordination – 4 June 2022 at Sacred Heart
  • Clergy and wives invited – please RSVP to Colleen
  • Deacons will sit together as an Order
• Permanent Deacon Ordination – 9 July 2022 at Sacred Heart
  • Clergy and wives will be invited – please RSVP after invitation
  • Deacons will sit together as an Order
• Regional Deacon Conference – Deacons and Eucharistic Amazement
  • Planned by region IX Diaconate Directors and hosted by Diocese of Kansas City, Kansas
  • 12–14 August 2022 (Friday night through Sunday mid-day)
  • Registration and cost to be announced
• Deacon Convocation 15-16 October 2022
  • Held at Diocese Chancery
  • Topic is Deacons and Eucharistic Revival (Intellectual Formation)
  • Dr. Ella Johnson will be the presenter
• Deacon Retreat 22-23 April 2023
  • Held at Benet House at St. Mary Monastery in Rock Island
  • Topic is Deacons and Eucharistic Revival (Spiritual Formation)
  • Dr. Ella Johnson will lead the retreat

Deacon News

Library

• Deacon Handbook of Policies and Procedures updated 10/2015

• Deacon Handbook of Policies and Procedures (redlined) updated 10/2015

• Deacon Ministry Worksheet PDF | MSDOC

• Deacon Funeral Instructions PDF | MSDOC

• Deacon Letter in Good Standing Request Form PDF | MSDOC

• Retired Deacon Ministry Pastors Evaluation PDF | MSDOC

• Retired Deacon Ministry Self Evaluation PDF | MSDOC

Deacon Handbook of Policies and Procedures 
The purpose of this handbook is to provide the deacons and priests of the diocese a clear understanding of the policies and procedures relating to the diaconate. This information would also be useful for diocesan and parish staff and to the laity in general.

To view the bookmarks/index for the handbook, save the handbook first then open it outside of the website.

Prayer for Vocations also available in Word format.

Other Pages

Here is a list of what else you can find on our website. You may access the pages by using the drop-down menu at the top of the page, or by clicking on the links below:

Deacon Formation Program: Information for those interested in the diaconate, as well as for those currently in formation, can be found on this page. Links to Pastoral and Academic Resources are found on this page--including a whole section on the Liturgy of the Hours.

Diaconate Links: A page of links to other websites useful for diaconal ministry. Check it out! Preaching links can be found on the Office of Liturgy website: click here.

Contacts: For questions or suggestions regarding the diocesan diaconate or this website, please contact Deacon Michael Snyder at [email protected] or 563-888-4256.

For questions or suggestions regarding deacon formation please contact Deacon Frank Agnoli at [email protected] or 563-888-4257.