Survey: Deacon numbers expected to continue slow decline

From OSV News: Results of an annual survey on the permanent diaconate of the U.S. Catholic Church show the estimated number of deacons in active ministry was 13,695 in 2022, the lowest since 2011. “While the share of active permanent deacons in the Latin Church is forecasted to remain relatively stable (72%±3% in 2027), this […]

Survey: Deacon numbers expected to continue slow decline