Category Archives: Deacons

Deacon Charles Hyson, 2/10/2025 Deacon Charles Hyson speaks about his ministries as a “blessing and a privilege”. Since he became a deacon last year, there is a new quality to what he was already doing. He feels he comes to people with more than just himself: “if there is no Jesus, there is no Charles”Continue reading “Compassionate Service”

Deacon Adrian Gomez, 14 August 2025 The Diocese of Parramatta has been featuring various people’s stories for Vocations Awareness Week. How exciting to see that Deacon Adrian Gomez, who has appeared on this blog before, was spotlighted on Tuesday. Here is some of the story: Deacon Adrian Gomez is passionate about working with young people,Continue reading “Deacon features in Vocations Week”

Peter and Robyn Presdee, 15 May 2025 On Good Friday this year, we lost a dear inspiration, member and friend to us in Australian Catholics Exploring the Diaconate. Deacon Peter Presdee previously open up his story for us, as did his wife, Robyn Presdee, on this blog. They have also been most generous in ourContinue reading “A Eulogy for a Dear Departed Deacon”

Deacon Peter de Haas, 8 May 2025 The Gulf Savannah Parish, in Far North Queensland, was in the grip of a severe drought. Deacon Peter de Haas, together with his wife Angela and adult daughter Alicia, delivered care packages to people on the cattle stations. These care packages were made possible through the concern andContinue reading “Being a Boundary-Rider”

Deacon Francisco José García-Roca López, 1 May 2025 Today I am privileged to share the story of a deacon from Spain, who kindly offered to write about his experience of call and ministry. He original words were in Spanish, and Google Translate has helped to make this translation to English possible. ¡Muchas gracias, Francis! MinistryContinue reading “A Deacon’s Story from Spain”

Deacon Shane Hyland, 3 April 2025 Deacon Shane Hyland is one of the brand-newest in the country! He was ordained for the Diocese of Lismore on the 23rd of February, 2025. So he has a wonderful perspective on the value of the diaconate, following a journey of call and discernment, ministry and life. As aContinue reading “On the Margins… Where Deacons Come Into Their Own”