Do we need an Ordinatio Sacerdotalis-like apostolic letter for the diaconate as well?

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The Catholic Church has been extremely clear that it has no authority to ordain females. The wasteful discussion surrounding the notion of “female priests” was largely quashed with the release of Apostolic Letter Ordinatio Sacerdotalis by St. John Paul II in 1994.

Despite the fact the Church has been crystal clear that only males may be ordained, there is still an wasteful, tendentious and often deleterious undercurrent of discussion about the notion of female “deacons” – which often includes a historical misunderstanding of the role of non-ordained “deaconesses.”

Is it time for the Holy See to issue an apostolic letter similar to Ordinatio Sacerdotalis for the diaconate? Does the Church have the authority to issue such a letter?
 
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Considering that Pope Francis called for a commission to discuss it, I would say, at least for now, it won’t happen.
I do think at some point women may be able to take on more of a deacon role, just not sure how it might play out.
 
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Is it time for the Holy See to issue an apostolic letter similar to Ordinatio Sacerdotalis for the diaconate?
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Not yet.
 
Along the lines similar to Proverbs mentions. There is no question of deaconess ordination, but to call so at this time preempts and dilutes Holy Father’s commission. Let things play out; we’ll learn more.

Blessings,
Stephie
 
The fact that Pope Francis has called for a commission ion to discuss it could mean that there could well result in an Ordinatio Sacerdotis like document.
 
I believe I said that. The OP thinks we need it NOW.
I said, maybe we should wait until the commission the Pope put together has something to say on the subject.
 
Is it time for the Holy See to issue an apostolic letter similar to Ordinatio Sacerdotalis for the diaconate?

This is from your OP. You asked if it was time? I took that to mean you thought it was needed now.
 
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