Deacon William T. Ditewig, PhD, directs the offices of faith formation, permanent diaconate, and pastoral planning for the Diocese of Monterey, California. A frequent contributor to Deacon Digest magazine, he is a prolific author, adjunct professor of theology, and a theological consultant. Former executive director of the Secretariat for the Diaconate at the USCCB, Deacon Ditewig is a retired commander in the United States Navy.