Wow - I could not disagree with you more.  

First off we should stop ordaining any more permanent deacons as this ministry is not necessary for any parish and pushes what would be more active laity out of roles they could do.  Also this ministry has been 90% white, western, wealthy men for the last 40-50 years so it supports sexism, clericalism, racism, ethic disparity and wealth disparity - much like the Knights of Columbus which should also be disbanded.  There is absolutely no reason aside from misogyny to make a gender exclusive charity.  
EWTN is so conservative it is beyond reachable.  One would do better to talk to a rock. 

Laity aren't the ones who need to learn how to dialogue, we do quite well without brainwashing first a/k/a training from the ordained.  The ordained could use some training and un-brainwashing so they are able to handle genuine christian dialogue with the laity.