Bp Radosław Orchowicz admits 14 men to permanent diaconate candidacy in Gniezno

Bishop Radosław Orchowicz admitted 14 men from the Archdiocese of Gniezno to the permanent diaconate candidacy during a Mass at the Gniezno Cathedral on September 27. This marks the first time such an event has occurred in the history of the archdiocese.

The bishop explained that the candidacy is not an award or a promotion but a step in the process of discerning a vocation. He noted that the men are not yet deacons and must confirm their readiness through further formation in the coming years. Orchowicz described the deacon as a person of service and emphasized that the role requires greater availability to the Church and the community.