“I believe I am gifted and called to this sacramental ministry as a deacon, but it is not allowed to me as a woman. Still, our director of liturgy often tells me that I am a deacon and continues to invite me to preside at prayer services whenever he can.”
“Our diocese in Alaska has over 38 ‘bush parishes’ where many people have not had Eucharist in over six months or a year. There is no one to lead a communion service, preach, witness a wedding or preside at a burial. We could ordain women as deacons from each village.”
“I have had the privilege of learning, praying and working with many faithful and gifted women who deeply understand their own call from God and their communities to minister as deacons. It is important for the whole Church to acknowledge that these women are in fact called to the diaconate and that ordaining them would strengthen the Body of Christ as we carry out the work of the gospel.”
“Restoring women to the diaconate would enable many more Catholic communities around the world to be nourished by gifted women breaking open the Word.”
“This intentional, discerning initiative is a great offering of love, fidelity and trust in the wisdom of the Spirit, which gives me hope. The Church finds itself in a moment of tremendous opportunity to provide prophetic witness to young people of the embracing of vocation and God-given gifts.”
“Denying the vocation of the diaconate to women is a choice rooted in scarcity and fear that hurts the entire Church and robs each of us of gifts that women have to offer. I look forward to this pivotal step towards a more inclusive and empowered community that allows for the full human flourishing of each person.”
“Women Deacons have had a significant role in the history of the Catholic. I support the current study of Women Deacons as we continue to live out the mission of the Second Vatican Council and the role of women in the Catholic Church.”
“The project’s mission is important because it expresses our love and care for the Church and her mission in the world.”
“Our faith is sacramental. A strong permanent diaconate strengthens parishes and ensures access to the sacraments. Women should be trained as deacons without delay to ensure that no parish is underserved. We have prayed for an increase in vocations. God has answered our prayers.”
“Around the world, there is no question that women are already ministering as deacons in the Catholic Church. Their rich gifts deserve both honor and the same sacramental grace as their brother deacons.”
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