From the Office of the Diaconate:
Bishop Joseph A. Williams has re-instituted the practice of an Apostolic Diocesan Assignment to the permanent diaconate, in addition to the deacon’s parish assignment.
The re-institution of an Apostolic Diocesan Assignment is not intended to take away from the ministry that the deacon does at his assigned parish. Rather, it is intended to simply formalize the ministry that may be needed in the region or in a particular ministry. It is not expected or intended to overburden any deacon, as a deacon also has responsibilities to his wife, family, occupation and parish.
Deacons are ministers ordained to serve the people of God through word, liturgy and charity on behalf of the bishop. A deacon is an extension of the bishop’s own pastoral charity into the world.
Additional assignments will be forthcoming in the near future.
Bishop Joseph A. Williams announces Apostolic Diocesan deacon personnel assignments. All are effective May 15, 2026.
Deacon Arnaldo A. Santos is assigned to Youth Ministry under the direction of Secretary Andrés Arango of the Secretariat for Discipleship and Evangelization, Latino and Multicultural. Deacon Santos will continue his parish assignment at Divine Mercy Parish in Vineland.
Deacon Pedro Espinal is assigned to Youth Ministry under the direction of Secretary Andrés Arango of the Secretariat for Discipleship and Evangelization, Latino and Multicultural. Deacon Espinal will continue his parish assignment at Mary, Queen of All Saints Parish in Pennsauken.
Deacon José René Zayas is assigned to Hispanic Evangelization Ministry under the direction of Secretary Andrés Arango of the Secretariat for Discipleship and Evangelization, Latino and Multicultural. Deacon Zayas will continue his parish assignment at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden.
Deacon Thomas Jennings is assigned to Tribunal Ministry under the direction of the Judicial Vicar, Rev. David Klein. Deacon Jennings will continue his parish assignment at Saint Joachim Parish in Bellmawr.
Luis Alfredo Mounier is assigned to Hispanic Evangelization Ministry under the direction of Secretary Andrés Arango of the Secretariat for Discipleship and Evangelization, Latino and Multicultural. Deacon Mounier will continue his parish assignment at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Williamstown.
Deacon Roberto Rodriguez is assigned to Regional Cursillo Ministry under the direction of Secretary Andrés Arango of the Secretariat for Discipleship and Evangelization, Latino and Multicultural. Deacon Rodriguez will continue his parish assignment at Holy Cross Parish in Bridgeton.
Deacon Carlos Gonzalez is assigned to Regional Hispanic Evangelization Ministry under the direction of Secretary Andrés Arango of the Secretariat for Discipleship and Evangelization, Latino and Multicultural. Deacon C. Gonzalez will continue his parish assignment at Saint Gianna Beretta Molla Parish in Northfield.
Deacon Omar Aguilar is assigned to Regional Hispanic Ministry at Saint Jude Church, Our Lady of Hope Parish in Blackwood, under the direction of Rev. René Canales. Deacon Aguilar will continue his parish assignment at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Shrine in Lindenwold.
Deacon Eddy Gonzalez is assigned to Healthcare Ministry in VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services Diocese of Camden under the direction of Executive Director Nicole Keefer. Deacon E. Gonzalez will continue his parish assignment at Saint Joseph Pro-Cathedral in Camden.
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