Yes, a Permanent Deacon can become a Priest, but this typically requires a special dispensation from the Church. In the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, Permanent Deacons are usually married and may need to seek permission from their bishop to pursue ordination as a Priest, which usually involves celibacy. Additionally, they would need to complete the necessary theological education and formation required for priestly ordination.
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