It’s not time for women deacons, says Vatican doctrinal chief

[Michie]

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “Rushing” to open the diaconate to women in the Catholic Church would short-circuit a necessary reflection on the relationship between ordained ministry and charismatic leadership, particularly as it impacts the participation of women in the Church, said the head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office.

On the question of women deacons, “we know the public position of the pope, who does not consider the question mature,” Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, told members of the Synod of Bishops Oct. 2.

“The opportunity for a deepening remains open, but in the mind of the Holy Father, there are other issues still to be deepened and resolved before rushing to speak of a possible diaconate for some women,” he said. “Otherwise, the diaconate becomes a kind of consolation for some women, and the most decisive question of the participation of women in the church remains unanswered.”

Study groups established​

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It's not time for women deacons, says Vatican doctrinal chief

Pope Francis asked study groups to look into some of the more controversial questions raised during the synod process; the groups gave brief reports to the assembly.

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[FaithT]

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “Rushing” to open the diaconate to women in the Catholic Church would short-circuit a necessary reflection on the relationship between ordained ministry and charismatic leadership, particularly as it impacts the participation of women in the Church, said the head of the Vatican’s doctrinal office.

On the question of women deacons, “we know the public position of the pope, who does not consider the question mature,” Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, told members of the Synod of Bishops Oct. 2.

“The opportunity for a deepening remains open, but in the mind of the Holy Father, there are other issues still to be deepened and resolved before rushing to speak of a possible diaconate for some women,” he said. “Otherwise, the diaconate becomes a kind of consolation for some women, and the most decisive question of the participation of women in the church remains unanswered.”

Study groups established​

Continued below.

It's not time for women deacons, says Vatican doctrinal chief

Pope Francis asked study groups to look into some of the more controversial questions raised during the synod process; the groups gave brief reports to the assembly.

www.oursundayvisitor.com

I don’t want women deacons. I guess it’s just because they’ve always been men and I don’t want some things to change.

 

[RileyG]

I don’t want women deacons. I guess it’s just because they’ve always been men and I don’t want some things to change.

I 100% agree.

Only men belong in the holy office, in my opinion.

 

[boughtwithaprice]

I 100% agree.

Only men belong in the holy office, in my opinion.

The Catholic Church appears to be one of the last defenders of God’s creation. In this age of ignoring God and proclaiming what we believe over reality, I pray the Church holds the line

Women are mothers and Men are fathers. There is no mixing or sharing of roles. Jealousy or envy of each other is not godly or warranted. The sexes are complementary not competitive

A man will never be a mother, and a woman will never be a father. To pretend otherwise is to deny truth

 

[RileyG]

The Catholic Church appears to be one of the last defenders of God’s creation. In this age of ignoring God and proclaiming what we believe over reality, I pray the Church holds the line

Women are mothers and Men are fathers. There is no mixing or sharing of roles. Jealousy or envy of each other is not godly or warranted. The sexes are complementary not competitive

A man will never be a mother, and a woman will never be a father. To pretend otherwise is to deny truth

Amen. God made himself abundantly clear in Holy Scripture. To deny that, is a grave sin.