Catholic Women Deacons? A Discernment & Listening Session
Discerning Deacons and Nucleo Mujeres encounter Pope Francis, October 13, 2021
New date!! Sunday, March 13th, 2022 | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm*
The question of women and the diaconate is a living conversation and an active discernment in our Church. In a listening, participatory and synodal Church, it is a question not only for Synods of Bishops and papal commissions, but it is a discernment for the entire people of God. The heart of this meeting will be an opportunity for women to discern, reflect, to speak and be heard about our key question:What is the Holy Spirit saying to each of us with regard to discerning women as permanent deacons?
The agenda will include a scriptural reading with a short, preached reflection by a woman, testimonies from local women experiencing a call to the diaconate and quiet and shared reflection time in table groups. Table reflections will be shared back to the full group and a synthesis of the findings will be made available to the Vatican as part of the Global Synod process.
*please arrive by 1:45 pm to check-in.
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Witness
“A highlight for many present was the Scripture reflection offered by a female parishioner who specifically spoke about her experience as a minister in the Church. At St. William, communal leadership and ministry are a central part of our community’s identity and values.”
St. William Catholic Community
Louisville, KY
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Witness
“I have always viewed my ministry through this lens – out of service for and to the people of God. My intention was and is never to center myself in my ministry as a lay leader, rather my focus was always on how I could better uplift others in our midst. The Holy Spirit has certainly been active in the communities where I have ministered.”
Sr. Janet M. Peterworth, OSU
Community Leader, Pastoral Caregiver, Writer, Louisville, KY
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Witness
“The mission of Discerning Deacons is important because they are advocating for a larger role for women in the Church, which is hard to do. Discerning Deacons is unafraid to get their hands dirty to bring about a more inclusive Church for women.”
Devon James
College Campus Minister, Cincinnati, OH
