In the Fall of 1989, a Permanent Deacon Personnel Board (DPB) was formed as a separate entity from the single permanent deacon representative on the Clergy Personnel Board. The creation of the DPB was due to the maturing of the deacon ministry and the increased number of permanent deacons in the archdiocese. Representatives of the Clergy Personnel Board also recognized that the life and ministry of priests and deacons have several major differences, suggesting that separate boards were needed to handle their concerns with understanding and effectiveness.
The intent of the DPB is to serve as a resource and support for deacons, assisting them in the satisfactory performance of their ministry and the Church’s mission. This Board, through the Office of the Archbishop, advises the Archbishop on deacon policy and personnel matters. The Division of Clergy Personnel coordinates and staffs the work of both the Priest and Deacon Personnel Boards, attentive to issues that may be of interest to both boards.
| Member | Constituency | Term ends | Role / Committee Liaison |
| Janet Comegna | Wives | June 2009 | Ongoing Formation |
| Mike Flamini | Neumann Vicariate | June 2009 | Placement, Executive |
| Joe Krysiak | Retired deacons | June 2009 | Policy |
| Dean Lopata | Seton Vicariate | June 2011 | Communications |
| Paul Mann | Neumann Vicariate | June 2011 | DPB Vice-chair, Executive |
| Fred Mauser | Seton Vicariate | June 2011 | DPB Chair, Executive Chair |
| Jim Ryan | Neumann Vicariate | June 2010 | Communications |
| Larry Teixeira | Seton Vicariate | June 2010 | Placement Chair |
| Darlene Zeiler | Wives | June 2010 | Ongoing Formation |
The DPB has five standing committees:
| Committee | Purpose | Chair | |
| Communications | Facilitate communications for and within the diaconate community | Paul Gifford | current goals |
| Executive | Oversee the work of the DPB | Fred Mauser | current goals |
| Ongoing Formation | Plan and carry out events to contribute to the ongoing formation of deacons and their wives | John Comegna | current goals |
| Placement | Recommend the placement of deacons in satisfying the mission of the archdiocese | Larry Teixeira | current goals |
| Policy | Codify policies and procedures affecting deacons | John Gramling | current goals |
