Since 2020, Discerning Deacons has been animating individuals and communities around the world to celebrate St. Phoebe during the month of her commemoration, September.
Together we led our faith communities to…
- Celebrar a Santa Febe en el día de su conmemoración (o en una fecha cercana) del 3 de septiembre
- Pray for the universal church during the Global Synod and its implementation as we discern about women’s participation
- Celebrar las voces y los dones de las mujeres líderes de nuestras comunidades.
- Offer our communities an opportunity to grow in understanding of and exercise their baptismal call to diakonia—bridge-building, humble service in liturgy, Word, and social action, especially with those on the margins
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St. Phoebe Day Witnesses
Read reports from some of the parishes, high schools, universities, and other Catholic organizations who celebrated the Feast of St. Phoebe in September 2023.

St. Martin de Porres
“Some parishioners expressed their deep hope that, although the uplifting of women in the Church has often been absent in their own lives, that this can be different for coming generations. As a community, we are committed to continuing this conversation, praying for the ongoing Synod and continuing to uplift the voices of women ministering in the Church in both seen and unseen ways!”

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
“Following our celebration, members of the planning team answered questions from attendees and took photos with those who were supportive of our celebration or who heard about our celebration from our outreach prior. Our community is deeply grateful for the opportunity to not only celebrate St. Phoebe, but further for this opportunity to uplift women in our community and to continue to learn about and to pray for the ongoing Synod.”

Rosemont College
“The icon of St. Phoebe is still present in our Chapel today, where we are able to remember her witness and ask her to intercede on our behalf.”

parroquia Saint Joseph
“Some mothers from our parish shared their fierce hope that maybe their young daughters will have the opportunity to serve as deacons.”
¿Dónde está Santa Febe?
Explore our interactive map to see some of the places and communities where St. Phoebe has been celebrated in past years. Don't see your celebration on the map? Send an email to us at info@discerningdeacons.org letting us know about your celebration!