Are there deaconesses still in the Church?

[Eucharisted]

Hello

I know deaconesses are mentioned in the New Testament, and I was wondering if they were still functioning in the Catholic Church? And if not, why not?

Thank you for taking the time to read answer my question. God bless!

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

Eucharisted,

The following link should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on female deacons. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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