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About Deacon John Cantirino

Deacon John Cantirino was ordained in the Diocese of Brooklyn in 2011.
He holds a doctorate from Fordham University with a specialization in Christian Spirituality. Deacon Cantirino is an adjunct assistant professor in the theology department at St. John's University in New York. His courses include Introduction to Christianity and Christology. Additionally, he is the Formation Coordinator for the Permanent Diaconate Formation program in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens. Deacon Cantirino teaches homiletics, Christology, and Christian Spirituality for the program. He is married with 2 adult children and resides in Brooklyn, NY.

A Deacon Without Vestments

  The Deacon is not for the altar, he is there for service. – Pope Francis It is well known that a deacon is called to the ministry of the word, of the altar, and of charity. But there can sometimes arise the danger or t … [Read more...]

Homilies for July 2023

For July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 2, 2023 Readings: 2 Kgs 4:8–11, 14–16a • Ps 89:2–3, 16–17, 18–19 • Rom 6:3–4, 8–11 • Mt 10:37–42  bible.usccb.org/bible/re … [Read more...]