In the ancient role of th "Helper of the Bishop," the deacon has a role that is not confined to any individual
parish. At solemn stational liturgies celebrated by the Bishop or the Archbishop, especially in the cathedral, he must always
be accompanied by deacons.
Although the deacon canonically belongs to the bishop, it is customary for the bishop to assign a deacon to a particular parish as the primary focus of the service in order that he may function canonically as parish clergy with the appropriate canonical faculties. Such assignments are typically general and open-ended, as compared to a priest's assignment which is specific and closed-ended.
However, it is not uncommon for the bishop to reassign a deacon as the bishop's needs change. The deacon typically receives no salary from the diocese, but is expected to earn his own living in a manner appropriate to the ordained state of life. this way of life gives to what is called the ministry of the workplace, where other employees often approach the deacon in the workplace for pastoral ministry.
Although the deacon canonically belongs to the bishop, it is customary for the bishop to assign a deacon to a particular parish as the primary focus of the service in order that he may function canonically as parish clergy with the appropriate canonical faculties. Such assignments are typically general and open-ended, as compared to a priest's assignment which is specific and closed-ended.
However, it is not uncommon for the bishop to reassign a deacon as the bishop's needs change. The deacon typically receives no salary from the diocese, but is expected to earn his own living in a manner appropriate to the ordained state of life. this way of life gives to what is called the ministry of the workplace, where other employees often approach the deacon in the workplace for pastoral ministry.