Welcome to the New York Diaconate Formation Website!
The aspirants and candidates in the Diaconate Formation Program begin their transformation through prayer, study, and service to the People of God in the Archdiocese.The four-year process of formation provides an integrated development of the human, spiritual, intellectual, pastoral, and diaconal dimensions of their calling.In the Aspirant and Candidate Handbooks, you will discover how an aspirant or candidate prepares himself for the sacred Order of Deacon.
We pray that you find on this website answers to questions that you may have but were not sure where to go for an answer.We have developed this website after many hours of discussions about content and format.We are proud to say that we now have an informative, comprehensive and current website.We wish you God’s blessings on your journey to discover your calling. Deacon Anthony P. Cassaneto, Ph.D. Director of Formation
Monday, 11/14/2011 - Updated Dunwoodie Program Year 3
PRAYER INTENTIONS
You are invited to submit your request for special intentions. Requests will be posted on this page. Members are asked to check in regularly to note the prayers requested. In order to protect the privacy of the recipients of your prayers, we will not mention individual names (unless requested to do so). Submit your request to nydfp-adm@nydfp.org.
Prayer requests for the following intentions:
For Dalma Padro, mother of Candido Padro, Jr., who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
For the repose of the soul of Aida Mobarek, mother of Samir Mobarek,
For Carmen Arroyo, daughter of Santos Arroyo, who has been diagnosed with MS.
For Sonia Arroyo Serrano, sister of Santos Arroyo, who is suffering from lung cancer.
For Thomas, nephew of Jim Suchy, who underwent surgery on 2/26 for testicular cancer.
Request from Sister Patricia for a 16 year old girl who needs a lung replacement.
For Deacons:
Bob Shimpf, who will be having knee replacement on 3/7.
Bob Shimpf's wife, Barbara, who has moved to Jeanne Jugan Nursing Home.
William Donovan who is suffering from severe back pain. Please remember his wife, Peggy, also.
Edmundo Ramos' wife, Juana.
Arnaldo Rodriguez
Guillermo Romagosa
George Stewart who suffered a stroke and is making wonderful progress.
Vic Tosi who is recovering from heart surgery.
Paul Hveem, n hospital.
Taulafoga Leasiolagihas suffered a stroke and is unable to speak or move his left side.
Last Update: 05/14/2012
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