Category: Lay Ministry
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The Minor Orders: Not a Major Matter
Ministries evolve over time.
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Lectors and Acolytes — we need to reflect first
A note of caution
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Provisional translation of the Letter of Pope Francis to Cardinal Ladaria regarding the access of women to the ministries of Lectorate and Acolyte
Earlier today Anthony posted the news that Pope Francis has opened the liturgical ministries of Lectorate and Acolyte to women. The motu proprio is available in English on the Vatican webpage. However, there is a second letter to Cardinal Ladaria, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, where he explains some…
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Francis allows women to be installed in liturgical ministries
This is big.
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Saying “No” to the Spirit
What have you had to say no to? Most recently, I had to say no to my ministry of church music.
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Largest Parish in Germany To Be Established in 2020
Steps in the diocesan restructuring in Trier (Germany)
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Female Altar Servers? Acolytes? East and West
One of the most debated liturgical practice and pastoral issues of our day is the opening of formal roles for women and girls in the liturgical assembly…
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The Church, Ministry, and Orders
All ministries that exercise Christ’s priesthood are essential.
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Different Vesture for Male and Female Servers?
“I am way beyond upset. We don’t need to be reminding women and girls that they are second class citizens in the Church.”