Deacon Bill Ball

Deacon Bill was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate in 1984.

The word Deacon derives from the Greek diakonia, meaning "service", thereby indicating that a deacon is called like Christ to be a servant.  

The role of the deacon is:

• the proclamation of the Gospel at Mass

• preaching

• the service of the liturgy

• the administration of charitable works

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The ministry of a Deacon is to baptise, officiate at weddings and funerals, distribute Holy Communion and other liturgies.