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That\u2019s the question they\u2019re asking right now in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The bishop is asking for another class of deacons<\/a><\/strong> to begin formation\u2014and so the diaconate office is putting out into the deep, seeking inquirers. Part of the search involves this video. (H\/T to Deacon Stephen Byers, Director of Pittsburgh\u2019s diaconate office, who sent this my way.)<\/p>\n

Check it out. Is God calling you?<\/p>\n

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