Livestream of the Transitional Diaconate Ordination

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
5:30pm
Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
Presider: Cardinal Blase Cupich

The Transitional Diaconate Ordination is a sacred step on the journey toward the Catholic priesthood. In this sacrament, seminarians publicly commit themselves to a life of service to the Church and are ordained as deacons. They promise obedience to their bishop and embrace a life of prayer and charity. As deacons, they begin serving at the altar, proclaiming the Gospel, preaching, baptizing, and assisting at weddings and funerals. This period of ministry—typically lasting about a year—deepens their pastoral experience and spiritual preparation before they are ordained to the priesthood.