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With approximately 300 parishioners, St. Boniface Catholic Church is a parish with an urban mission. It is located close to downtown Louisville in a neighborhood that is undergoing tremendous transition – a transition that will be a positive one for the community, the neighborhood, the parishioners and the church.

Located in southeastern Jefferson County, Mercy Academy has served young women since 1885. Since its establishment, more than 6,000 young women have sought the unique blend of excellence, challenge and personalized attention that are the hallmarks of a Mercy education.

State of the Diaconate - 2008

State of the Diaconate
2008

Ordained Deacons: 122
     (Includes retired and senior deacons)
Active Deacons: 97
Retired Deacons: 19
Number of Deacons Unassighed or on Leave of Absence: 6
Senior Deacons: 41
    
(all deacons who are 70 years of age or older by October 22)
Average Age of All Ordained Deacons: 65
Average Age of All Men in Formation: 53
Number of Men in Formation: 32 (14 in the class of 2010 and 18 in the class of 2012)
    
(30 married, 2 single)
Number of Ordained Deacons Currently Married: 105
Number of Single Deacons: 6
    
(not married at time of ordination)
Number of Ordained Deacons who are Widowers: 6
Number of Widows Who Maintain Contact with Diaconate Office: 19
Number of Ordained Deacons Assigned to Parish-Based Ministry: 93

Number of Ordained Deacons in Outreach Ministry: 6

  • Prison/Jail: 2
  • Hospital/Nursing Home: 4
Most Senior Deacon: Fred Higgins (91)
Youngest Deacon:     Tim Stewart (42)