"This conclusion is a disappointing failure of courage, synodality, and pastoral leadership.
At a moment when the global Church is in urgent need of reform and renewal, particularly on the role of wo
I am not well-enough read in St Augustine to pronounce on that, but the phrase 'merely symbolic' raises a question about our understanding of what symbols are and how they actually 'work' - i.e. how t
I was ever so pleased to see my friend Gabriel Daly appear in the article. He did say many fine things. And his turn of phrase was always so clear and to the point.
Paddy thank you. Your piece w
Roy. You keep on stating the obvious and fighting for the cause. The Commission's Report was as expected and is still disappointing. The Anglican Communion has moved on, and appointed Sarah Mullally;
Séamus Ahearne: “A man must not deny his manifest abilities, For that is to evade his obligations.” I thank you for this, Padre. Came upon it as I wandered in a desert place... arid... dry... scr
I am upset at the quote: “The masculinity of Christ, and therefore the masculinity of those who receive Holy Orders, is not accidental but is an integral part of sacramental identity, preserving the
So well said, Peter.
Great man, Teihard de Chardin, yet only 11, I believe, attended his funeral, same as Karl Marx.
The 3 unstable foundational stones our church rests on and that Teilhard de Chard
So this Commission continues to massively restrict how the Holy Spirit can work. Women who are 50% if not more of the population continue to be excluded. Men under 18 and over 69 need not apply. The
Rome will be PERMANENTLY discerning the female Diaconate.
The Traditional teaching is that only baptized males can receive Holy Orders. (CIC 1917 #968
& CIC 1983 #1024)
Leo XIV is scared to re
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Vatican News: Petrocchi Commission says no to female diaconate, though judgment not definitive
December 4 2025"This conclusion is a disappointing failure of courage, synodality, and pastoral leadership. At a moment when the global Church is in urgent need of reform and renewal, particularly on the role of wo
Joe O’Leary: Thoughts on Christ the King, 23 November 2025
November 23 2025I am not well-enough read in St Augustine to pronounce on that, but the phrase 'merely symbolic' raises a question about our understanding of what symbols are and how they actually 'work' - i.e. how t
Peter W. Keenan: 60 years Since the End of Vatican 11…
December 4 2025I was ever so pleased to see my friend Gabriel Daly appear in the article. He did say many fine things. And his turn of phrase was always so clear and to the point. Paddy thank you. Your piece w
Vatican News: Petrocchi Commission says no to female diaconate, though judgment not definitive
December 4 2025Roy. You keep on stating the obvious and fighting for the cause. The Commission's Report was as expected and is still disappointing. The Anglican Communion has moved on, and appointed Sarah Mullally;
Séamus Ahearne: “A man must not deny his manifest abilities, For that is to evade his obligations.”
December 2 2025Séamus Ahearne: “A man must not deny his manifest abilities, For that is to evade his obligations.” I thank you for this, Padre. Came upon it as I wandered in a desert place... arid... dry... scr
Vatican News: Petrocchi Commission says no to female diaconate, though judgment not definitive
December 4 2025I am upset at the quote: “The masculinity of Christ, and therefore the masculinity of those who receive Holy Orders, is not accidental but is an integral part of sacramental identity, preserving the
Peter W. Keenan: 60 years Since the End of Vatican 11…
December 4 2025So well said, Peter. Great man, Teihard de Chardin, yet only 11, I believe, attended his funeral, same as Karl Marx. The 3 unstable foundational stones our church rests on and that Teilhard de Chard
Vatican News: Petrocchi Commission says no to female diaconate, though judgment not definitive
December 4 2025How many priests will get angry or even moved about this decision? It’s a big part of the problem.
Vatican News: Petrocchi Commission says no to female diaconate, though judgment not definitive
December 4 2025So this Commission continues to massively restrict how the Holy Spirit can work. Women who are 50% if not more of the population continue to be excluded. Men under 18 and over 69 need not apply. The
Vatican News: Petrocchi Commission says no to female diaconate, though judgment not definitive
December 4 2025Rome will be PERMANENTLY discerning the female Diaconate. The Traditional teaching is that only baptized males can receive Holy Orders. (CIC 1917 #968 & CIC 1983 #1024) Leo XIV is scared to re
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