Paulist Press, 2020

endorsement1

I highly recommend Deacon O’Donnell’s book…

Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM, Cap., Archbishop of Boston

endorsement2

Superb… should be a part of every deacon’s… and every priest’s library.

Deacon Greg Kandra, "The Deacon's Bench."

endorsement3

Fills an embarrassing gap in our understanding of ministry today…

John W. O’Malley, SJ Georgetown University

endorsement4

This accessible yet meticulously researched book makes a much-needed contribution to contemporary ecclesiology and the ministerial life of the Church today.

Richard R. Gaillardetz, Boston College

endorsement5

Promises to be the definitive book on the subject for at least a generation.

Deacon Tony Schmitz, Bishops Conference of Scotland
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