Fr. Gregory Heille, O.P.
“I see so many women well prepared to preach the Gospel, both in the liturgical pulpit and beyond.”
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Javier H. López
“It’s high time for the Church consider not only the important topic of women deacons but also making it easier for every Catholic interested to become a deacon.”
Yolanda Scott Brown, D.Min.
If the vocations of women as deacons were again recognized, as in the early centuries of the Church, the Body of Christ would be strengthened. Discerning Deacons is helping renew the Church by engaging Catholics in this discernment.”
Anne Feczko
“I dream of a world where girls and women sitting in pews around the world can feel empowered to follow the Holy Spirit’s call wherever it takes them, including the diaconate.”
Fr. James F. Keenan, S.J.
“On two occasions, Pope Francis has established commissions to discern the question of women and the diaconate. Now it’s time for all in the Church to do so.”
P. Richard Rohr, OFM
“I’m glad to endorse Discerning Deacons and encourage those seeking meaningful ways to pray and act together on this important question for our time.”
Margaret Rose Byrne
“The flock, especially women in need of ministry, would be more effectively shepherded if women were clearly and visibly available as deacons.”
Fr. Thomas Zelinski, O.F.M. Cap.
“We need a wider participation of women in the whole life of the Church. The diaconate would be a great step in the right direction.”
Fr. James Casciotti, S.J.
“The time has come to embrace and empower the gifts of women in the leadership, governance and sacramental ministry of the Church.”
Deacon Joseph DePage
“Just as the Church is richer for having deacons, the diaconate will be richer and more representative when we see the restoration of women to the Order.”