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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Organization
“We are happy to be able to share about women in the Church who lead and are heard, especially for the youngest amongst us who need to hear this message.”
South Seattle Parish Family
Seattle, WA
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Witness
“I have always felt like God equips us with the gifts we need along our journey as we need. This has certainly been true throughout my life, which I am so deeply grateful for. I always say, it’s not me, it has to be God!”
Rev. Dr. Jasmin Hivale
Retired Prison Chaplain, Virgil, Ontario, Canada
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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
