Elizabeth Young rsm, 12 July 2024 I read through the new Instrumentum Laboris of the Second Session of the Synod 2021-2024 with an uplifted heart. It was not so much because of what was said, but the language used and the framing of the Agenda. The image of the eschatological feast, from the Prophet Isaiah,Continue reading “Towards the Synod for a Synodal Church, October 2024”
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Feast of St Phoebe Webinar 2024
Australian Catholics Exploring the Diaconate, supported by Catholic Religious Australia, invite you to the St Phoebe Webinar 2024 Where are St Phoebe’s successors today? Join Geraldine Doogue AO, Fr Frank Brennan SJ, Dr Sandie Cornish and members of Australian Catholics Exploring the Diaconate to reflect on synodality and access for women to the diaconate, andContinue reading “Feast of St Phoebe Webinar 2024”
Another Response to Pope Francis on Women and the Diaconate
Deacon Anthony Gooley, 28 June 2024 28 June 2024 The most recent edition of the National Association of Deacons of Australia Newsletter, The Diaconate, features both my article of the last post, and another on the same topic. Deacon Anthony Gooley, who has spoken previously for our 2022 webinar and written for this blog, hasContinue reading “Another Response to Pope Francis on Women and the Diaconate”
Responding to Pope Francis’s Comments on Women as Deacons
Elizabeth Young RSM, 6 June 2024 I was asked to provide an article for the National Association of Deacons’ newsletter The Diaconate on this topic, and they were happy for me to share it here as well. On May 21, the American CBS television network aired a wide-ranging interview between anchor Norah O’Donnell and PopeContinue reading “Responding to Pope Francis’s Comments on Women as Deacons”
ACED leads Discerning Deacons’ prayer
St Phoebe Prayer for a Synodal Church Hosted by Australia June 4th Prayer Service For the Discerning Deacons’ St. Phoebe June prayer, Australian Catholics Exploring the Diaconate invite you to join our prayers and reflections from down under. We have chosen the theme of ‘Prophets of Peace’, and want to explore how our faith leadershipContinue reading “ACED leads Discerning Deacons’ prayer”
The Diaconate in the Australian Summary 2024 – Synod 2024 Consultation
While the news this week has been about Pope Francis’s comments about women and the diaconate with Holy Orders, his synodal processes and the study groups are still in discernment phase. We welcome these opportunities to keep the conversation alive, and to continue to share the value of Holy Orders and the diaconate as aContinue reading “The Diaconate in the Australian Summary 2024 – Synod 2024 Consultation”
Theological Perspectives on Women and the Diaconate, and an Ordination
16 May 2024 We have been following the Synod on Synodality and its active conversations about the diaconate, including the potential inclusion of women. Here is one of the key paragraphs: Different positions have been expressed regarding women’s access to the diaconalministry. For some, this step would be unacceptable because they consider it adiscontinuity withContinue reading “Theological Perspectives on Women and the Diaconate, and an Ordination”
Choose Leaders Among Yourselves
Sr Carmel Setford RSM, 9 May 2024 Carmel Setford RSM was a teacher and school principal for 37 Years. As Principal of Parish Primary Schools it meant automatic involvement in the parish and so it seemed a natural progression in 1997 to accept the position as Parish Leader in a small country parish, comprising ofContinue reading “Choose Leaders Among Yourselves”
Being Myself in Ministry
Deacon Roderick Pirotta, 2 May 2024 Deacon Roderick Pirotta has a unique ministerial role in his diocese: he is the Pastoral Director of the Sacred Heart Parish in Mount Druitt South, a diverse suburb of Western Sydney. He was called there two and half years ago, after he retired from nursing, and he has “neverContinue reading “Being Myself in Ministry”
He can Help you With the Journey
Deacon Michael Hangan msc Assoc, 24 April 2024 Deacon Michael Hangan has finally found his calling and “It feels good to be here.” I find this interesting, as he has been working since 1978 and has had senior management roles. Yet he has “never felt more relaxed and confident in what I am doing thanContinue reading “He can Help you With the Journey”
Liturgy on the Margins 