The Deacon Council

The purpose for which this Council has been established is to assist the Permanent Diaconate Program Directors in providing for the continued needs of the permanent deacons, wives and those in formation.

The number of Representatives shall be seven (7); representing the various geographical areas of the Archdiocese, the President of the Council, and an Urban Women's representative. The boundaries are as follows:

Omaha Northeast - bounded by 60th Street on the west and Dodge Street on the south, including Dodge Street. Blair and Ft. Calhoun will be part of this area.

Omaha Northwest - Bounded by and including 60th Street on the east and Dodge Street on the south. Fremont, Valley and Elkhorn will be part of this area.

Omaha Southeast and part of Sarpy County - Bounded by 60th Street on the west and Dodge Street on the north. Bellevue will be part of this area.

Omaha Southwest and part of Sarpy County - Bounded by 60th Street on the east and Dodge Street on the north. Papillion, Springfield and Gretna will be part of this area.

Rural Area - All other Northeast Nebraska counties.