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

For this week’s reflection, I want to share about the experiences of two leaders in our network—we’ll call them Olympias and Nonna in honor of

On Saturday during the midday Miami summer sun (it was hot), I stopped by my local grocery store to pick up a large sheet cake

We hope your summer includes some restful days with friends and family – and your community of discerning deacons! In the midst of many national

Together we can row through any storm. This was one of my hopeful take-aways as I participated in the recent gathering of the Academy of

The day after Pope Leo XIV’s election, I was in a funk. After the rush of excitement the previous evening, staying up until 4 am

Since Pope Leo XIV’s election, I have been excited to hear him speak about what will be some of his priorities – building bridges, promoting

For Immediate Release: May 8, 2025   Catholic Women’s Organization Celebrates New Pope Leaders from Discerning Deacons are hopeful after the historic election of Pope

Today the conclave begins to choose the 267th pope. We pray for an overflow of the Holy Spirit to be poured on our brother cardinals