Our Men in Formation
for the Diaconate
Becoming a deacon doesn't just involve training or study; it involves candidates being formed - by the grace of God - into an icon of Christ the Servant. For men in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, there is a four year course of part-time study at Oscott seminary, designed to give the knowledge, competencies and skills to serve as a deacon. Besides study, there are practical internships in their own and another parish, to help men to gain the practical, pastoral and liturgical skills that will be needed once ordained.​
“When you serve at the table of the Eucharist, there you will find the presence of Jesus, who gives himself to you so that you can give yourselves to others. In this way, available in life, meek of heart and in constant dialogue with Jesus, you will not be afraid to be servants of Christ, and to encounter and caress the flesh of the Lord in the poor of our time.”
– Pope Francis, to deacons
Please pray for those in formation for the Archdiocese of Birmingham:
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Samuel Carroll (Year 1)
Sam Ewell (Year 1)
Noble George (Year 1)
Ross Hulme (Year 1)
Mario Juruena (Year 1)
Tom Mellon (Year 1)
Winner Varghese (Year 1)
Douglas Bruce (Year 2)
Nick Cosgriff (Year 2)
Andrew Cheng (Year 3)
Martin Dolan (Year 3)
Michael Flower (Year 3)
Ben Hawley (Year 3)
Sunny Joseph (Year 3)
Thomas Joseph (Year 3)
David Kusi-Yehoah (Year 3)
Stephen Myers (Year 3)
Carlton Rose (Year 3)
Patrick Standen (Year 3)
Paul Milton (Year 3)
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