Diocese of San Diego
POLICY ON THE ASSIGNMENT OF DEACONS
The Bishop of San Diego appoints permanent deacons to assist him and the presbyterate in ministering to the people of God (cf. Canon 369).
I. GENERAL POLICIES
A. Deacons function within the Diocese of San Diego according to the terms of their assignment and the faculties expressly granted them by the bishop, observing faithfully all norms established in law.
B. Deacons are accountable for their ministry to the bishop through the director of the Office for the Permanent
Diaconate.
C. Deacons carry out their assigned duties in a spirit of collaborative ministry with the bishop, their pastors, other priests and deacons, and other diocesan and parish leaders who share responsibility for building up the local Church and for carrying out its mission.
II. ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES
A. Deacons will be assigned to a diocesan position, parish, institution, ministry, organization or program according to pastoral need.
B. The director of the Office for the Permanent Diaconate will review all requests and make recommendations for assignment to the bishop.
C. Prior to any assignment, which the bishop does not make on his own initiative, deacons will discuss their proposed placement with the director of the Office for the Permanent Diaconate.
1. Thereafter, they may formally request assignment by submitting a Request
for Diaconal Assignment form to the Office for the Permanent Diaconate. This document will indicate proposed duties and areas of responsibility as well as the authorization or support required.
2. The director will review requests and forward them to the bishop
with his recommendation.