“I dream of a Church that receives and empowers the gifts that the Holy Spirit has given to each member. Ordaining women to the diaconate is one important way to recognize and strengthen the diaconal ministry that is already exercised by Catholic women everywhere.”
“To encounter a woman deacon would offer the world a different prism through which to meet and marvel at the truth of Jesus. The beauty of Catholicism deserves to reflect his bold collaboration with women.”
“I do hope the Church ordains women to the diaconate soon. There is no reason why it should be postponed any longer, since women have done pastoral and spiritual ministry for many, many years! As a rural Pastoral Administrator, I have already carried out the ministry of a deacon.”
“I find in Discerning Deacons a genuine understanding of and commitment to the process of discernment. I would encourage all who love the Church to engage in this process.”
“I am very pleased to see the Church investigate in an open way the diaconate for women. In this matter, the Church will grow as we discern together with an openness to the Holy Spirit. I strongly support the recognition of women as deacons.”
“God calls us all, and we are called to answer. This is difficult to do when we have a system that keeps half the population from responding to the Holy Spirit.”
“I see so many women well prepared to preach the Gospel, both in the liturgical pulpit and beyond.”
“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.”
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.”
“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.”
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