A bishop has ordained a group of men to the permanent diaconate, with the number of new deacons reported as 15 by some outlets, but other reports suggest different numbers, including 9 and 4, for various dioceses. The ordinations are said to have taken place in different locations, including St. Patrick's Cathedral. The newly ordained deacons are being called to a ministry of service, with some citing encouragement from family and clergy as a factor in their decision to answer the vocational call.