diaconate

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LaBeouf‘s management did not respond immediately Friday to The Times’ request for comment about the actor’s alleged intentions to pursue the diaconate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2024

The report did not include a recommendation on blessings for same-sex couples or the ordination of women, though “theological and pastoral research” on allowing women to access the diaconate was suggested.

From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2023

The document noted that “most” of the continent-wide assemblies and “several” bishops conferences called for the diaconate question to be considered by the synod.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023

Others, like Erwin Kräutler, Retired Bishop of Xingu Brazil, who helped draft the working document of the synod, have gone further, openly advocating for a female diaconate.

From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2019

But if they were silent on the matter, undertaking at their ordination to abide as they were, and afterward proceeded to marry, they shall cease from the diaconate.

From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Ayer, Joseph Cullen