Can a woman be a Deacon?

[pucca84]

Hello there,

I am wanting to take a greater part in my local parish.

A question I have…

Can a woman be a Deacon?

Does it depend on the thoughts of the Priest of the Parish?

Many thanks

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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