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diaconate

[dahy-ak-uh-nit, -nayt] / daɪˈæk ə nɪt, -ˌneɪt /




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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 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

I was right, and now that that time is up, the diaconate represents an opening.

From The New Yorker ● Aug. 22, 2018

Immediately thereafter followed a period of religious awakening, and this proved to be the hour when the diaconate of woman rose again to life and power.

From Deaconesses in Europe and their Lessons for America by Jane M. Bancroft (Jane Marie Bancroft) Robinson


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