Women Deacons

CATHOLIC THURSDAY EDITION

Beautifrul Stain Glass Window Depicting the Council of JerusalemWherein Fr. Z has a Little Fun With a Jesuit & His Deaconesses

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Is ‘Corruption’ the Right Way to Describe the Dysfunction of the Catholic Hierarchy? – P. Lawler
Young Priest Whom Pope Encouraged in Battle Against Cancer Dies – Carolina Requena, CNA
It’s Not Wrong to Tell Wrong People That They’re Wrong – John Martignoni, Natl Cth Register
Pope’s Choice for New Vatican Post Boosts Moderates, Americans – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Looming Texas Execution Illustrates Urgency of Forgiveness – Christopher White, Crux
Meet Frank Molinaro: ‘Gorilla Hulk’ Wrestler, Catholic Olympian — and Dad – Angelo Stagnaro
Teach the Faith, Please – R.J. Snell Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Olympic Runner Who Helped Fallen Competitor Finds Inspiration in God – Kevin J. Jones, CNA
Friendly Dragons? 10 Things to Know and Share – Jimmy Akin, National Catholic Register
Critics Find a Lot to Doubt about Hillary Clinton’s Pro-Religious Freedom Claims –  CNA
Racism, Poverty, Education – a Closer Look at the Tensions in Milwaukee – Catholic Nws Agncy

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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

Catholic Deacon Pope Benedict XVIWho are the Members of the New “Women Deacons” Study Group?

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Vice Pres. Jos. Biden Officiated at “Same-Sex Wedding”, Where are His Pastors? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Here’s What the Uniforms for the Vatican Olympic Team Would Look Like – Alex R. Hey, eP
Ben-Hur, 2016: A Classic Tale for a New Generation – Jim Graves, The Catholic World Report
On Papal Language: Fundamentalism, My Foot; Or Christ’s Feet, Hands & Side – J. Mirus Ph.D.
Want to Help Persecuted Christians? A Few Easy Steps – Kevin J. Jones, Cthlc News Agency
Do We Even Care about Christians Oppressed in Muslim Lands? – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Evolution and Faith, Updated – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicos: The Modern Heresy – Joe Kral Ph.D., Truth & Charity Forum
New Name for New Politics Aggregator News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
The Problem of Satanic After-School Clubs – Marcia Segelstein, N.C. Register
Atlanta Archbishop on Racial Reconciliation: Everyone Has a Role to Play – Peter J. Smith
Always Prepared: Readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Vote to Name the New Civilization Aggregator News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
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Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses

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Ravenna Virgins Women in the Early ChurchSome Feminine Observations About Deaconesses (a.k.a. Deaconettes)

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Why Must We Continually Revisit Matters That Have Been Addressed in Detail – Carl E. Olson
Pope Francis’s Commission on Women Deacons: 12 Things To Know and Share – Jimmy Akin
For the Record: A Clarification by Fr. Federico Lombardi – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
I Don’t Think It’s Absolutely Inconceivable – Dave Armstrong, Biblical Evidence for Cthlcsm
What Should I Know About Pope Francis & ‘Women Deacons’? – Deacon J. Russell, Cth Answrs
Female Deacons Served in the Early Church, But In a Different Capacity – Msgr. M.F. Mannion
The History and Ancient Functions of a Deaconess – The Catholic Encyclopedia 1908
Francis and the Deaconesses – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope to Set Up Commission to Study Possibility of Women Deacons – Edward Pentin, The Rgstr
Pope: It Would Be ‘Useful to Establish a Commission to Study’ Female Diaconate – N.C. Rgstr
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
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