All those who sat in the Sanhedrin looked intently at him and saw that his face was like the face of an angel. (Acts 6:15) Merry Christmas Season from Discerning Deacons and blessings on this Feast of St. Stephen, whom tradition honors as a deacon and first martyr. On this second day of Christmas, the […]
Dear Discerning Deacons Community, What a profound joy it is to share with you the flourishing of PROCLAIM—a dream that began in our community and has now taken root in the lives of 27 remarkable women across North America. From Hope to Reality When Discerning Deacons discerned the call to apply for the Lilly Endowment […]
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” By Ann Garrido, D.Min Every year, the lectionary offers us such a vast array of readings to ponder in preparation for preaching Christmas. There are a different set of readings for: The Vigil Mass Mass during the Night […]
This week, as we prepare to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12, the Mother who gathers all the peoples of the Americas under her mantle, we find ourselves reflecting on the newly released Petrocchi Commission report on women and the diaconate. You can read our statement here. In moments like […]
Discerning Deacons Statement on the Petrocchi Commission Report For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 4, 2025 With the publication today of the Petrocchi Commission report on women being called to serve as deacons, Discerning Deacons reaffirms its commitment to the ongoing discernment around women’s access to diaconal ministry and issues the following statement: “We are grateful […]
When Jazmin Jimenez recently shared about her call to preach she bore witness. She bore witness to the workings of the Holy Spirit that calls forth women’s gifts for preaching. She bore witness to the hunger in our Catholic faith communities to hear a woman’s voice among those formed and authorized to preach. She bore […]
When Luke beautifully recounts how the Virgin Mary sets out on a hurried journey to a mountainous region to visit her cousin Elizabeth, he describes her dedication and self-giving in going forth to serve. Considering that Elizabeth is going to give birth in her old age, certainly without the facilities we have today, with exhausting […]
Discerning Deacons Statement on Pope Leo XIV and the Diaconate For Immediate Release: September 18, 2025 Pope Leo affirmed that including women in the ordained diaconate is a legitimate topic for ongoing discernment during his recent interview with CRUX’s Elise Allen. He underscores the need for a renewed understanding and lived practice of the whole […]
This week we share the powerful witness of Sr. Laura Vicuña, offered during our virtual St. Phoebe celebration on September 3. Her reflection, originally delivered in Spanish from the heart of Brazil’s Amazon region where she serves as a missionary among indigenous communities, has been translated into English. – Firme Adelenate, Ellie Our times call […]
This reflection was published in the August 20, 2025 issue of Discerning Deacons’ newsletter The Witness. Subscribe to receive reflections like these in your email inbox every 1-2 weeks, along with a digest of upcoming events and opportunities to connect with the mission of Discerning Deacons. All we know about St. Phoebe is condensed into two verses […]
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