Saint Phoebe’s Footsteps Supporting Catholic Women in Leadership
Purpose – To provide activities and educational opportunities to support Catholic women in leadership and in developing women’s leadership skills for the Church.
The Synod on Synodality aims to encourage women's participation in the Catholic Church. The synod's purpose is to address the church's "communion, participation, and mission."
How will we receive her in the Lord?
(Romans 16:1-3)
Honoring St. Phoebe
On the weekend following St. Phoebe’s feast day, we will honor this early Church leader. At his request, St. Phoebe carried Paul’s Letter to the Romans on a 700-mile journey from Corinth to Rome, where she proclaimed it to the Christian community.
As we celebrate her witness, we will also pray for her intercession in embracing the call of the Church today. The Synod on Synodality’s final document (paragraph 60) reminds us: “There is no reason or impediment that should prevent women from carrying out leadership roles in the Church: what comes from the Holy Spirit cannot be stopped. Additionally, the question of women’s access to diaconal ministry remains open. This discernment needs to continue.”
In response, The Basilica will welcome a woman to offer a reflection on the Scriptures at all Masses on September 6 and 7. We will join with parishes throughout the Archdiocese and around the world in listening with special attentiveness to the voices of women in the Church.
Questions? Please Contact:
Janice Andersen
Director of Christian Life
Janice Andersen has been on staff at The Basilica of Saint Mary since 1994, working with programs…
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