6-05 Are Deacons the Answer? Why This Booming Vocation May Point a Way to the Church's Future

The permanent diaconate has undergone explosive growth since it was restored as a permanent order just over 50 years ago. Is the Holy Spirit trying to tell us something? A veteran journalist-turned-deacon will share his surprising vocation story and offer insights and suggestions for how deacons can help revitalize the Church.

Deacon Greg Kandra is the creator of the popular blog, "The Deacon's Bench." An Emmy-winning journalist, he worked for nearly 30 years as a writer and producer for CBS News. He's written six books and travels the country giving retreats and parish missions. He serves as a deacon for the Diocese of Brooklyn.