St. Bridget of Kildare Parish - Discerning Deacons

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St. Bridget of Kildare Parish

Seattle, WA

March 27, 2024

Here at St. Bridget of Kildare Parish in Seattle, Washington we uplifted the ministry of women at all Masses on the weekend of September 8-9, 2023. The Masses over the weekend were exclusively served by female altar servers (including some new ones!) and at each Mass a female member of our Parish Council offered a reflection following the gospel. Together we prayed the prayer of St. Phoebe and asked her to intercede on our behalf in this journey.

As a parish, we know the blessing of the many ministries and gifts that women in our parish share with all of us. Celebrating Mass this weekend to honor the witness of St. Phoebe focused attention on women’s gifts for leadership in our parish and the Church more broadly. We are proud to be a part of the conversation and discernment for women’s ordination to the diaconate.

St. Phoebe, pray for us! We will continue celebrating and uplifting her witness.

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“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.”

St. William Catholic Community

Louisville, KY

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“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.”

Sr. Janet M. Peterworth, OSU

Community Leader, Pastoral Caregiver, Writer, Louisville, KY

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“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.”

Devon James

College Campus Minister, Cincinnati, OH

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