16 new permanent deacons ordained Event marks "significant and memorable moment" in the life of diocese, says Bishop Loverde Permanent Diaconate Ordination Gretchen R. Crowe | Catholic Herald 1/15/11 It was a good day to be a deacon. From both the "old hats," including retired Deacon Sam Taub who was ordained a permanent deacon in 1973, and the 16 "new kids on the block," who were ordained Saturday morning, a spirit of joy and gratitude filled the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington. "Welcome to the family." "God bless you." "Congratulations." These words, accompanied by...