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Fr. Dave Bruning
Chaplain/Presbyteral Moderator at St. Martin de Porres Parish, Toledo, OH
February 4, 2025

Restoring women to the diaconate would provide an official witness to the diakonia (ministry of service) already taking place among women in the Church, just as it has done for men ministering in the Church.

Having women serve as deacons in our community would help to facilitate many ministries (eg., hospital chaplains, prison ministry) particularly for the women ministering and being ministered to. Also, it would allow there to be the ability to preach at Mass, directly stemming from one’s ministry of service.

Discerning Deacons keeps the importance of recognizing the ministry of women in the Church as a part of an ongoing conversation and discernment. It also supports the ongoing synodal process taking place.

My ministry as a priest for 46 years has largely been focused upon promoting unity and dialogue. I’ve served as ecumenical/interreligious officer for our diocese and in Muslim/Catholic dialogue. I see women’s ordination to the diaconate as an extension of that ministry.

Organization
“We are happy to be able to share about women in the Church who lead and are heard, especially for the youngest amongst us who need to hear this message.”
South Seattle Parish Family
Seattle, WA
Witness
“I have always felt like God equips us with the gifts we need along our journey as we need. This has certainly been true throughout my life, which I am so deeply grateful for. I always say, it’s not me, it has to be God!”
Rev. Dr. Jasmin Hivale
Retired Prison Chaplain, Virgil, Ontario, Canada
Witness
“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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