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St. William Catholic Community

“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.”

Sr. Janet M. Peterworth, OSU

“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.”

Devon James

“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.”

Anne Gibbons

“I believe that one of the hallmarks of authentic vocation is confirmation and affirmation from the community. I have been blessed throughout my years of ministry to serve alongside others who recognized, acknowledged, and affirmed my gifts and skills to minister.”

Beth Freeman

“I have listened to young women’s laments around the sexist language they hear in Catholic worship and prayers, and we have shared and dreamed together our hopes for a more inclusive Church that sees women represented on the altar.”

Seattle Preparatory School

“In learning of St. Phoebe, the Synod and the movement for women’s ordination to the permanent diaconate, many students shared that they are hopeful that change is coming! For young people, knowing that the Church is dynamic and able to change and grow in response to the movement of the Holy Spirit in the world is profoundly important.”

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

“Our community’s celebration of St. Phoebe Day reminded us to look around at countless women who respond generously with their time, talent, and treasure instead of exclusively looking at the “usual suspects” of more high profile church leaders.”

St. Margaret of Scotland

“Growing the devotion to St. Phoebe in our community was certainly a goal it felt like we were closer to achieving. Together, we prayed also for the Synod, and for our shared call to pay attention, pray and continue to discuss women’s leadership and ministry in the Church. We know this is just the beginning of our conversation together!”

Spirituality Hub Kirup

“In a church where many of us feel discouraged by experiences of our leadership not being valued and seen, our celebration was an important place for us to rally together to pray and share.”

Basilica of Saint Mary

“Many even shared that they hoped that there would be more St. Phoebe Day celebrations in the future, and that they wanted to continue to have the chance to hear women in our community break open the Scriptures and reflect during Mass!”