Center for Diaconal Formation

by | Nov 7, 2025 | Blogs, Formation Opportunities

Part of Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University, the Center for Diaconal Formation was founded in 2010 to provide graduate-level formation, in person or online, in English or Spanish, for permanent diaconate candidates.

Our program of study focuses on the academic norms outlined in the National Directory for the Formation, Ministry and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States (second edition, 2021), covering Sacred Scripture, Theology of God, Christian Anthropology, Christology, Ecclesiology, Worship, Liturgy, Sacraments, Moral Theology and Canon Law.

To learn how the Center can support your diocese, please contact:
Deacon Richard Ferreira
(973) 313-6335
richard.ferreira1@shu.edu. 

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