Recently, Pope Francis spoke to the transitional deacons of the Diocese of Rome. In his address, he reminded them that their upcoming ordination to the priesthood will not, in any way, diminish their ...

ANALYSIS: While the synod’s working document gave some women’s ordination advocates hope that the Church would open up to the female diaconate, no ordained ministry has yet been considered by the ...

This fine translation of two of Cipriano Vagaggini's essays on women's ordination to the diaconate in the Eastern traditions is Phyllis Zagano's latest of many important contributions to our ...

Men lie prostrate during their ordination to the diaconate at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel in Chicago Sept. 26, 2020. (Credit: Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic via CNS.) Listen WASHINGTON, D.C. — ...

As the Synod on Synodality opens Oct. 4 in Rome, among the most closely watched topics under discussion is the question of whether the Catholic Church can or will extend the permanent diaconate -- ...

Can women receive sacred orders? Let us consult several authoritative sources. Canon 1024 of the Code of Canon Law states, “A baptized male alone receives sacred ordination validly.” In 1994 Pope John ...

(RNS) — There is growing momentum to restore women to the diaconate, which would allow women to serve as Catholic chaplains in prisons, hospitals and other settings. (RNS) — Casey Stanton wanted to ...

In the Catholic Church, permanent deacons "are entrusted with the unique responsibility of bringing Christ to every corner of society," said the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' ...