As a 25-year veteran of the corporate world, I have grown increasingly curious about our beautiful Catholic faith. My journey led me to a deepened understanding and commitment. In June 2025, I was honored to be ordained a Catholic Deacon in the Diocese of Boise, Idaho, blending faith and career.
This short booklet was inspired by five guys who received the call to become Catholic Deacons. That line might sound like the start of a hilarious joke, but it's the foundation of a meaningful journey. This little book reflects the winding path to the clergy within the context of Catholicism. Once ordained, a Catholic Deacon is obedient to his local bishop; however, let’s be honest—he first answers to his wife, who even has the right of first refusal on his ordination. Before the ordination, a prospective deacon's spouse must give her approval to the bishop through a sealed handwritten letter. Without that letter, the journey ends. This booklet is written as a letter to friends and family, offering a humorous exploration of vocation, career, and the intersection of faith and career.

This short booklet was inspired by five guys who received the call to become Catholic Deacons. That line might sound like the start of a hilarious joke, but it's the foundation of a meaningful journey. This little book reflects the winding path to the clergy within the context of Catholicism. Once ordained, a Catholic Deacon is obedient to his local bishop; however, let’s be honest—he first answers to his wife, who even has the right of first refusal on his ordination. Before the ordination, a prospective deacon's spouse must give her approval to the bishop through a sealed handwritten letter. Without that letter, the journey ends. This booklet is written as a letter to friends and family, offering a humorous exploration of vocation, career, and the intersection of faith and career.


For inquiries about Catholic Deacon resources or recommendations on a Catholicism book that explores the intersection of faith and career, feel free to email me at catholiccompanyman@yahoo.com.
WIPF AND STOCK offers a range of resources for those exploring Catholicism, including insightful books on faith and career paths for a Catholic Deacon. You can find these titles on AMAZON and BOOKSHOP.ORG.
This is a great place to start if you are curious about interviews or speaking engagements related to a Catholic Deacon or insights from a Catholicism book. Please review the sample questions, background information, and book excerpt that reflect on faith and career. Contact information is included as well.
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