Diaconate Formation
Spiritual Formation Program for Sacramento Diocese Deacons and their Spouses
This four-hour, once a month introduction to Ignatian spirituality takes place as a component of the four-year formation program offered to candidates for the permanent diaconate program by the Diocese of Sacramento. The spiritual program is led by a team of 5 spiritual directors and focuses on themes from the 4-week structure of the Spiritual Exercises. It is a four-year program running from September-May.
The spiritual directors of the Diaconate Ignatian Team are Mr. Michael Cheney, CIS Director; Ms. Colleen Gregg, Director of Mercy Auburn Retreat Center; Fr. Tom Lucas, S.J., pastor of St. Ignatius parish; Fr. Art Wehr, S.J., Associate Pastor of St. Ignatius; and Deacon Matthew Yim, S.J.
Please contact your respective pastor or the Diocese of Sacramento for further information about the permanent diaconate program.
Clergy Formation Director
Mr. Uli Schmitt
uschmitt@scd.org
Associate Director for Deacon Formation
Deacon Greg McAvoy-Jensen
GMcAvoy-Jensen@scd.org
