About us

We study the history of the female diaconate, including evidence of ordination, the current roles of women in the Roman Catholic Church, Christian churches and the ripple effects in wider society.

Though not directly affiliated, we support the work of Discerning Deacons, an organization that engages Catholics in the active discernment about women and the diaconate.

This group is open to people of any faith or no faith who have an interest in improving the status of women.

"I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon[a][b] of the church in Cenchreae. 2 I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me [St. Paul]."

Romans 16:1-2
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