I thought RC Deacons could be married?
`My understanding is Deacons can be married if they were married before becoming Deacons. They cannot marry after becoming Deacons.
A transitional deacon — the year before he becomes a priest is celibate.
A permanent deacon who serves in a hospital, parish, school, etc. can be married. Their wives accompany them to social functions.
Yes. Married men can become deacons. Deacons cannot get married.
The perminant RC deacons can be, BUT, there is one rule and that, should the wife pre-decesed the deacon, he MUST then become a priest.