Office of the Permanent Diaconate: —Permanent Deacons

Deacon Community Board

The Deacon Community Board exists to provide advice to the Bishop when requested and to the Director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate. Members are elected by the Deacon Community.

Ex officio Members: 

Bishop of Wilmington:	Most Reverend William Koenig
Vicar for Clergy:	Very Reverend Glenn Evers, V.C.
Office of the Permanent Diaconate:	Deacon Phil Belt, Director
	Deacon Frank Hesson, Assistant Director

Executive Committee:

Executive Officer:	Deacon Mike Boyd, St. Paul – Delaware City
Secretary:	Deacon Steve Oldiges, St. John the Beloved/St. Catherine
Board Representative:	Deacon Mark Fontana, St. John the Beloved/St. Catherine
Office of the Permanent Diaconate:	Deacon Phil Belt, Director
	Deacon Frank Hesson, Assistant Director

Handbook/Policy Committee:

Co-Chairmen:	Deacon Bruce Abresch, St. Francis de Sales
	Deacon Al Barros, St. Jude

Ongoing Formation Committee:

Co-Chairmen:	Deacon Tommy Watts, St. Margaret of Scotland
	Deacon Bill Kibler, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Retreat/Liturgy/Spirituality Committee:

Co-Chairmen:	Deacon Mark Fontana, St. John the Beloved/St. Catherine
	Laurie Gallant, Holy Spirit

Newly Ordained Formation Committee:

Chairman:

Deacon Joe Roach, Holy Family

Communication:

Co-Chairmen:	Deacon Frank Weber, St. Polycarp
	Deacon Walt Ferris, St. Elizabeth

Nominations:

Chairmen:	Deacon Michael Stankewicz, St. Joseph on the Brandywine
	Kathleen Molitor, St. John the Apostle

Formation Policy & Admission Board

This Board helps evaluate applicants for admission to the Deacon Formation Program. It also proposes policies to the Bishop for the Deacon Formation Program. This Board is not elected but is appointed by the Director of the Permanent Diaconate.

Members:	Deacon Frank Weber, St. Polycarp
	Deacon John Davis, Sacred Heart
	Deacon Bill Folger, St. Francis de Sales
	Deacon Chris Moran, St. Peter & Holy Spirit
	Deacon Ben Feril, Immaculate Conception, Elkton