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.”
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Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M.
“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.”
Bill Casey
“It is time to return to the practice found in the earliest experience of the Christian Church. If women are again ordained as deacons, the Church will more fully receive the gifts of women.”
Iris Lorena Ortiz Arce
“Our ministry as consecrated women is incredibly powerful, but some of us, who feel called to be ordained as deacons, could do even more than what we are doing now.”
Jennifer Quinlan
“I hope the Church ordains women to the diaconate because it is important to honor the truth of their calling.”
Anne Hansen
“The inclusion of women in ordained ministry is imperative for the future of the Catholic Church.”