Domestic Diaconate Letter of Suitability

Letter of Suitability

We want to guarantee International Letters of Suitability, but they must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the event date. Please use the following form to request a letter of suitability (good standing) to travel outside the Diocese of Dallas. In exceptional circumstances such as funerals, request for letters of suitability may be expedited to ensure a swift processing and timely response. Please fill out the form.

Requestors will receive an emailed copy of their submission responses.

If a deacon is unable to access a computer, please contact the Diaconate Office at (214) 379-2858.

Traveling outside the United States of America?

If you are traveling outside the United States of America, please click here to fill out the appropriate form.

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Full name of Deacon requesting the Letter of Suitability

Current Residence address of Deacon requesting the Letter of Suitability

Location of Current Assignment

Email address of Deacon requesting Letter of Suitability

Telephone number of Deacon requesting Letter of Suitability

Current Status (Select One)

Active Retired Other

Archdiocese/Diocese you will be visiting

Name of Archbishop/Bishop

Archdiocese/Diocese mailing address, City, State and Zip code

Parish Name and mailing address, City, State and Zip code

Archdiocese/Diocese email address, fax number.

Will you be serving at a Mass?

Yes No

Will you be Officiating a Wedding Ceremony?

Yes No

If Yes was selected, please provide Name of Bride and Groom

Will you be Baptizing a Child?

Yes No

If Yes was selected, please provide Name of the Child

Will you be Serving at a Funeral?

Yes No

If Yes was selected, please check all that apply

Officiate-Funeral Services Preside-Committal Services Preside-Vigil Assist a Funeral Mas

If Yes was selected, please provide name of deceased

Will You be Presenting?

Yes No

If Yes was selected, please provide presentation details

Please provide provide specific details regarding the type of ministry you will be performing.

Event Location

Event Start Date

Event End Date

Event Website

Any additional people that will require a copy of the Letter of Suitability?

Additional Information you would like to provide