immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries. a divorced woman commits adultery. The New American Bible translates this passage as: and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

Do you have to be married to be a deacon in the church?

Only men can be deacons; it is an ordained position and only men can be ordained in the Catholic Church. Deacons may be married or single. However, if they are not married at the time they are ordained, they cannot marry after and are expected to live a life of celibacy.

Can a divorced man be a Catholic deacon?

Only men can be deacons; it is an ordained position and only men can be ordained in the Catholic Church. If divorced, a deacon must receive an annulment from the church before he can be ordained. Transitional deacons are seminary students in the process of becoming ordained priests.

Can a single man become a deacon?

Only men can be deacons; it is an ordained position and only men can be ordained in the Catholic Church. Deacons may be married or single. However, if they are not married at the time they are ordained, they cannot marry after and are expected to live a life of celibacy.

What disqualifies a man from being a deacon?

Drunkenness, like any sin, is forgivable, but for a deacon involved in the essential work of the church, it is disqualifying. A deacon who is found to be given to drunkenness must be removed from his position. appropriate for deacons to be men who are after great earthly wealth.