Our Mission
We engage Catholics in the active discernment of our Church about women and the diaconate.
We embrace the prophetic call and ministry of deacons.
We witness the historical and contemporary diaconal ministry of Catholic women.
We hope in the Holy Spirit to lead this discernment, renew the Church and heal our world.
We invite every person to join in the discernment. RSVP for a welcome call.
We are fueled by love and fidelity to the Catholic Church.
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Advisor
Discerning Deacons is a timely forum for listening to voices in the Church and advancing this discussion.
Bishop Randolph Calvo
Bishop Emeritus of Reno, Nevada
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Endorser
This movement toward acknowledging the role of women in the Church is essential.
Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J.
Founder, Homeboy Industries
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Witness
My two pillars in life are serving God and caring for the sick.
Sr. Círia Mees, C.D.P.
Director, Rural Pastoral Institute, Bolivian Amazon
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Advisor
Discerning Deacons is much like the early ‘deacon circles’ that led to the renewal of the diaconate at Vatican II.
Deacon William T. Ditewig, Ph.D.
Former executive director, Secretariat for the Diaconate, U.S.C.C.B.
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Witness
I hope that people with power to open the door will move into a vision not yet seen.
Kayla August
Residence Hall Minister, University of Notre Dame
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Endorser
A serious discernment about women and the diaconate is fully appropriate, fully orthodox and an important process for the Church to undertake.
Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M.
Founder, Center for Action and Contemplation
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Advisor
The restoration of women to diaconal ministry is a way to faithfully respond to the Spirit's promptings as a community.
Cecilia González-Andrieu, Ph.D.
Professor of theological studies, Loyola Marymount University
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Witness
My experience of vocation includes and goes beyond my work as a medical doctor.
Dr. Lydia Tinajero-Deck
St. Theresa Parish, Oakland, California
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Your investment and financial support will help fuel our work to engage Catholics, so that we can more fully embody the vision of a listening and participatory Church that discerns and walks together.
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