Women
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Francis’ legacy – women in the Church: A future still unwritten
We know the next pope will not be a woman. But will the new pope take Francis’ slow steps toward change even further—or pull back?
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Deacons – the diaconate – women deacons
Dr Phyllis Zagano and Dr Joe Grayland discuss the diaconate and the actual need for deacons and women deacons. When we talk about the diaconate, we’re talking about many, many different things. What good is the diaconate? Why would anybody want to be a deacon, particularly a woman? Why would a woman want to be…
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Synodality: A German perspective on the issues
Synodality in Germany is an oft-mentioned topic that for some is concerning, others confusing and then for another group is considered the “great future”. “Synodality is a moment of crisis,” Professor Margit Echolt from the University of Osnabrück, told Flashes of Insight. “The issues centre around the democratisation of the Church, equality, sexual abuse, women,…
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The Catholic Church does not need women deacons
Women deacons are effectively working well in the Church, except they’re not called deacons and aren’t ordained. Grayland has worked with eight women across three parishes who served the community full time. While acknowledging the Church might need more priests, Grayland argues the last thing needed is an expanded clerical class through the permanent diaconate.
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Synodality: Power to the people
The Synod word has fallen out of widespread use in Catholic circles, but it is back, big-time. What does it mean? What are the issues? How should we approach a Synod? Joining Flashes of Insight host Dr Joe Grayland to discuss Synods and Synodality are: Synods were introduced to the Archdiocese of Wellington when Cardinal…
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