Is the Vatican for or against women serving on the altar?

[marty30]

My wife and I are discerning how to serve in the church. We live in Naples Florida. There are women at our church who serve as readers and alter servers. Is vatican for or against women serving on the alter? Are there resourse that say yes or no?

 

[Reginald_Plum]

Marty,

These links should be helpful. The first answers your question on what the Vatican says. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please contact Catholic Answers directly.

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