Rev. Brothers vs. Permanent Deacons: Who Can get married, Raise a Family and Who Can’t Even Date?
Rev. Brother
A Rev. Brother is like that super-dedicated guy who said to Jesus,
"I’m all in. No wife, no wealth, just You and Your mission."
He lives in a religious community (like the Franciscans, Salesians, etc.).
He takes vows—usually poverty, chastity, and obedience.
He doesn’t get married. Nope. Not even maybe.
No wife, no dating, no “future Mrs. Just a rev Brother.”
He’s not a priest. That means:
No Mass, no Confession, no Anointing.
But he does a LOT of other amazing things: teaching, helping the poor, youth ministry, you name it!
Now, Meet Permanent Deacon
And yes—he’s a clergy member too!
A Permanent Deacon is ordained through the Sacrament of Holy Orders. He’s the real deal. Clergy with a capital “C.”
He can preach homilies, baptize babies, marry couples, bless stuff, etc
But he can’t say Mass, can’t consecrate the Eucharist, and can’t hear confessions.
That’s the priest’s lane.
Permanent Deacons can be married—but only if they were married before being ordained.
Once ordained, if they’re single, they stay single. If they’re married and their wife dies… sorry, no remarriage.
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