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Voice of the Faithful Focus, Feb. 3, 2023
TOP STORIES Fordham report faults Jesuits for stressing discretion in handling abusive priests“Anew report from the Jesuit-run Fordham University on the long-term impacts of clergy sexual abuse criticizes the global Jesuit religious order for placing importance on discretion when handling Catholic priests accused of abuse, instead of on discipline or prevention of further abuse. The […]
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Is there room in the tent? / L'Osservatore Romano
People around the world have asked the Church to outgrow clericalism and recognize the managerial and ministerial abilities of women. There is progress in adding women to management. The extended Synod process should not delay the restoration of women to the ordained diaconal ministry.Phyllis Zagano, Ph.D., L’Osservatore Romano Phyllis Zagano, Ph.D., L’Osservatore Romano “As the […]
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In the Vineyard: January 23, 2023
In the Vineyard :: January 23, 2023 :: Volume 23, Issue 2 National News Your Chance to Comment on the Continental Synod Stage Voice of the Faithful is participating early in February in discussions with the national USCCB Synod team to provide comment on the Continental stage. You can help us prepare that input. We will hold two Synod […]
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Voice of the Faithful Focus, Jan. 20, 2023
TOP STORIES Hierarchy’s sacramental betrayal in abuse scandal obstructs synodality“What I eventually came to understand about the scandal affected not only my career … It would also ultimately place in question much of what I knew and understood about the church. What transpired regarding the scandal in the more than 35 years since that phone […]
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Traditionalists, reform and women / Religion News Service
If truth be told, the women of the church are leading its reform. Only they can lead its rebirth.Phyllis Zagano, Religion News Service “As the Catholic Synod on Synodality enters its ‘continental phase, some have wondered if the church is moving toward Vatican Three. “Of course, there are still fights going on about Vatican Two. […]