Can a catholic deacon become a cardinal?

Can a married catholic deacon become cardinal?

No, in order to become a Cardinal you need to be priest or bishop

What part in the Catholic faith is a senior cardinal deacon?

Levels of progression: Deacon, Priest, Bishop, Arch Bishop, Cardinal, Pope A deacon is not a priest everyone else is.

How do people become cardinals?

you have to become a deacon then a priest then a bishop and then a cardinal

What is a senior Cardinal Deacon Catholic?

The senior cardinal deacon announces the name of the new pope after he has been elected. He is typically a bishop (like the vast majority of cardinals are) and, as his title suggests, he has been a cardinal deacon the longest. The senior cardinal deacon announces the name of the new pope after he has been elected. He is typically a bishop (like the vast majority of cardinals are) and, as his title suggests, he has been a cardinal deacon the longest.

What is the rank higher than a Cardinal in the Catholic Faith?

Cardinals are in three orders. The most senior of the orders is Cardinal Bishop, then Cardinal Priest and finally Cardinal Deacon. The head of the College of Cardinals is the Dean.

Can a retired married man with children then become a Catholic Deacon?

Yes.

How many holy vows does a person take to become a deacon in the Catholic Church?

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What are the 3 levels of cardinals What does each level do?

Cardinal Bishop,Cardinal Priest,Cardinal Deacon

Can a Catholic brother become a cardinal?

Yes, however it would be unusual. He would have to agree to become a priest and bishop before he could be made a cardinal, however.

Must priests be gay to become a cardinal?

Roman Catholic AnswerDon't be disgusting, of course not.

How can a woman get to be a Catholic Cardinal?

A cardinal is a member of the College of Cardinals. The basic duty of a cardinal is to vote for a new Pope during a conclave. Cardinals are chosen by the reigning Holy Father, usually from the Bishops, but not always.

How did Catholic cardinal get their name?

The word "cardinal" is a derivitive of the Latin word "cardo" which means pivot (especially a door hinge). There were three types of cardinals, cardinal deacons, cardinal priests, and cardinal bishops. In the beginning, all priests and deacons given permanent assignments at parishes were called cardinal deacons or cardinal priests. This was because they were figuratively "attached" to their parish as a door is attached to a building. Each diocese had a cardinal priest and cardinal deacon who was the highest ranking priest and deacon in the diocese. They helped the bishop of the diocese. In Rome, cardinal bishops were given permanent assignments at churches within Rome. These cardinal bishops assisted the Pope. Eventually, the word "cardinal" changed from being used as an adjective to being used as a noun. Today, all cardinals must be bishops, but a couple of priests such as Avery Cardinal Dulles, and Albert Cardinal Vanhoye were dispensed from the requirement upon their request. The terms cardinal deacon, cardinal priest, and cardinal bishop remain, but they refer primarily to the type of work done by the cardinal. Cardinal bishops all work in Rome as senior Vatican officials. There can only be 6 cardinal bishops at one time. Cardinal priests are assigned as active bishops leading dioceses. Cardinal deacons also work in Rome as heads of Vatican offices. After 10 years cardinal deacon can ask to be elevated to the rank of cardinal priest.