Tag Archives: diaconate

QUAERITUR: Are deacons “ministers of the cup”?

Posted on 25 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I am a Candidate for Holy Orders as I prepare for ordination to the diaconate in 2015. We are being told that as deacons we are ministers of the Cup. For our formators this means when there are … Continue reading →

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Promoter of women “deacons” can’t speak in Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Posted on 7 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

NB: The Deacon in question posted a comment, below.  Be sure to check it out.
The Fishwrap is having a little nutty these days about the ordination of women.
First, there is an editorial openly declaring that women should be ordained as … Continue reading →

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The Canonical Defender responds to a claim about the ordination of deaconesses

Posted on 2 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Canonical Defender, Dr. Ed Peters, has on his fine blog about canon law again drilled into an aspect of the question of women deacons.
Further re female ordination to diaconate
by Dr. Edward Peters
I saw the recent comments here and here … Continue reading →

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A bishop writes about the role of deacons

Posted on 21 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Excellency Most. Rev. Alex Sample, Bishop of Marquette – a fine man and priest I have known for many years – issued a letter about deacons.
There is some CNA coverage:
Marquette, Mich., Jun 21, 2011 / 05:54 am (CNA).- … Continue reading →

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What are deacons really for?

Posted on 17 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

It seems these days that I am writing fairly often about matters concerning deacons.
I was alerted to a post on the blog of the learnéd Anglican Fr. Hunwicke‘s site.
My emphases and comments:
I recently heard a immensely depressing sermon … … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Why do deacons distribute Communion? Are they just glorified EMHC’s?

Posted on 3 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
What makes a Deacon an “ordinary” minister of the Eucharist?
Is it simply that he is ordained? I tried to ask our local Deacon, and
was expecting a more theological treatment, but maybe I was expecting too much. I wanted … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Permanent deacons and the Roman collar.

Posted on 28 December 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have had a number of questions from permanent deacons about the use of clerical dress, either in a liturgical setting or as street clothing.
After consulting a trustworthy canonist, I will respond to them all here.
In 2009, the USCCB (the … Continue reading →

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