Pope Francis' call for a discussion of reestablishing women deacons in the church has understandably renewed interest in the history of women deacons. Three very important questions are being asked: ...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the renewal of the diaconate as a permanent vocation in the Latin Church. Above, Deacon Greg Kandra blesses the faithful with the Blessed Sacrament in the ...

Pope Francis has made it perfectly clear that he opposes ordaining women as deacons. Although I disagree with him, I accept that we are not going to see female deacons during his pontificate. But if ...

Pope Francis has made perfectly clear that he is opposed to ordaining women as deacons. Although I disagree with him, I accept that we are not going to see women deacons during his pontificate. But if ...