This press release just arrived in my \u201cin\u201d box:<\/p>\n
Our Sunday Visitor announces the recent acquisition of Deacon Digest magazine, a bi-monthly periodical serving deacons, deacon candidates, and their wives and families. The magazine has been in existence for more than 30 years and was most recently published by Abbey Press.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the past 50 years, since the restoration of the permanent diaconate by Pope Paul VI, there has been a growing need for continuing formation and support for permanent deacons,\u201d stated Gretchen R. Crowe, editor-in-chief. \u201cThis is especially true in the United States, where more than half of the world\u2019s 30,000 deacons serve. Through this one-of-a-kind publication, Our Sunday Visitor continues to advance our mission of serving the Church by supporting this important ministry.\u201d<\/p>\n
The number of permanent deacons continues to rise, while diaconal ministry continues to expand and develop in the United States and around the world. The acquisition of Deacon Digest allows Our Sunday Visitor to play a crucial role in assisting this growing community that is vital to the life of the Church. The addition of Deacon Digest also complements OSV\u2019s long-standing commitment to serving Catholic clergy, which began in 1924 with the establishment of the prestigious The Priest magazine.<\/p>\n
A mid-2018 launch is planned for OSV\u2019s first print issue of Deacon Digest. The magazine will also be available in digital format. In the meantime, interested readers are invited to go to www.deacondigest.com to sign up for a free monthly email newsletter and a special discount when Deacon Digest is once again available.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur Sunday Visitor continues to expand and grow in areas that are central to our mission: to serve the Church,\u201d stated Joe Wikert, publishing president. \u201cDeacon Digest fits perfectly into that mission.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I couldn\u2019t be happier. I\u2019ve been a reader and frequent contributor for years.\u00a0 I also served on the magazine\u2019s editorial advisory board.\u00a0 I\u2019m delighted that the magazine will go on, under the guidance of OSV, a publishing force like no other in Catholic media. Kudos!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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