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No, not in most cases. Deacons who are professionally employed or who are on a retirement income are required to provide for their own upkeep. In the Diocese of Phoenix, this applies to over 80% of our active deacons. The typical deacon reports serving about 8 to 10 hours each week, and for this he receives no wage or salary.
