The Catholic Church community of Southeast Texas celebrated Saturday, August 12, 2017 at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, Beaumont when Bishop Curtis Guillory, SVD, DD,
ordained 10 men as permanent deacons.
The Department of the Permanent Diaconate is entrusted to a staff appointed by the Bishop. It exists to carry out all aspects of activity in:
The Department also assists with: the development of diocesan policies affecting the life and ministry of permanent deacons; the discernment of ministerial needs and the placement of newly ordained deacons; the reassignment of deacons; and the screening and acceptance of deacons from other dioceses.
The Department of the Permanent Diaconate collaborates with the Diocesan Personnel Board in recommending to the Bishop the ministry assignments of permanent deacons. A Permanent Diaconate Formation Committee assists the Department with the screening, selection, and formation of candidates for the diaconate.
Director for Deacons
Deacon Steven Obernuefemann
210 Thornridge, Bridge City, TX 77611
Phone: 409-626-4029
E-mail: [email protected]
Director of Diaconate Formation
Very Rev. Sinclair Oubre
4300 Meeks Dr.; Orange, TX 77632-4508
Phone: 409-883-9153
Fax: 409-883-9154
E-mail: [email protected]
Administrative Assistant to the Office of Permanent Diaconate
Laura Dougharty
4300 Meeks Drive, Orange, TX 77632-4508
Phone: 409-883-9153
Fax: 409-883-9154
E-mail: [email protected]
(Rev. 8/2017)