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Thursday, April 29, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

On the Feast of St. Catherine of Siena, a lay member of the Order of Preachers, the leadership team of Discerning Deacons led a conversation about the historical and contemporary diaconal ministry of Catholic women; the potential impact of women deacons in your parish, community and beyond; and how to participate in Pope Francis’ vision for a “synodal church” that walks together.

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“I’m not sure I’m really called to be a deacon, but even the chance to have a platform in front of a parish during mass would be a revelation for folks, especially people who experience gender discrimination. The Church would start to live out a truer version of universality.”

Katie Laskey

Contemplative Leaders in Action - DC Cohort 2021-23

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“Women have been the caregivers and great support of most churches. Why? Because we deal with the personhood of the ordinary. The everyday matters of living. To me, that is what a deacon is. She extends the Church to the common community: visiting the sick and dying, helping parents with family problems, attending as a lector at Mass, burying the dead, and comforting families.”

Kathleen Carlton Johnson

Hospice Chaplain

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Endorser

“It is time for our Church to acknowledge the role of countless women serving the people of God in positions of ministry and leadership.”

Deacon Guillermo "Memo" Rodriguez

Facilitator of Diaconate Formation for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles

WATCH VIDEO: Boston College features Discerning Deacons

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