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"At a lower level of the hierarchy are deacons, upon whom hands are imposed 'not unto the priesthood, but unto a ministry of service.' For strengthened by sacramental grace, in communion with the bishop and his group of priests they serve in the diaconate of the liturgy, of the word, and of charity to the people of God."

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- Second Vatican Council, Lumen Gentium, (Dogmatic Constitution on the Church), #29

Deacons

Priests

Bishops

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