Office of the Permanent Diaconate

The Office of the Permanent Diaconate fosters vocations to the permanent diaconate and coordinates the formation of candidates for ordination. It also seeks to minister to the needs of deacons and their families and provide them with opportunities for continued academic, spiritual, pastoral and human formation. In addition, the Office supports the archbishop in the placement and support of deacons in parishes and other assignments.

Very Reverend Anthony E. Lickteig

Vicar for Clergy
Secretary for Ministerial Leadership

301-853-4573 or 301-853-4550

[email protected]

Deacon Don Longano

Director, Office of the Permanent Diaconate

[email protected]

301-853-4583

Deacon Joseph Curtis, Jr.

Pastoral Care Coordinator

[email protected]

Diane Biggs

Administrative Assistant

[email protected]

301-853-5345

Rev. Carter Griffin

Rector, Saint John Paul II Seminary, and Director, Priest and Permanent Diaconate Formation

[email protected]

301-853-5345

Deacon Charles Huber

Assistant Director of Permanent Diaconate Formation

[email protected]

301-853-4582

Deacon Steve Maselko

Coordinator of Pastoral Field Formation

[email protected]