Discerning Deacons

"Let your defiant hope be bigger than their 'no.'" ✨

That call from keynote speaker Joanna Arellano-Gonzalez set the tone for everything at our Assembly of Hope in Indianapolis—120 women, religious, clergy, and lay men from 28 dioceses, gathered to grow the mission of a synodal, diaconal Church.

In our latest newsletter reflection, DD Director of Engagementt and Implementation Lisa Amman shares what happened—including joining hundreds of Catholics for Mass outside the ICE office in Indianapolis, the commitments we made together, and what's coming up with St. Phoebe Fall.

📅 Plus: two virtual kickoff calls on May 19 and May 21—open to all who want to be part of what's next.

Read the full reflection and register for a kickoff call at the link below. And if our mission resonates with you, subscribe to our newsletter—it's where we share everything first. 🔔

Assembly of Hope: A Diaconal Church on Mission - Discerning Deacons I am excited to share with you about our recent Assembly of Hope, which I believe to be a turning point for growing the mission of Discerning Deacons. We gathered in Indianapolis May 1-3 from 28 dioceses across the country – 120 women in ministry, religious, clergy, and lay men – committed to im...

We’re turning five today! Happy birthday, Discerning Deacons! 🥹🥳❤️‍🔥 What a dream!

If you’ve been a part of our journey in any way over the last five years, thank you! Here’s to the next five, journeying together, carried by the Holy Spirit and the intercession of Sts. Phoebe and Catherine of Siena!

The questions we’re discerning are more alive than ever! What kind of diaconate does the Church need today? And how can women’s voices, leadership and gifts be unleashed in service and love for all of the People of God?

Be sure to read our special birthday blog post, out today, by our Director of Development, Marissa Papula, with a message from our fearless co-directors, Ellie Hidalgo and Casey Stanton! Link in bio.