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While women cannot be ordained in the Catholic Church, they can still fill any other role of a lay person. They can become extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, lectors, teachers of theology, altar servers, etc. Some diocese have even appointed women to be the chancellor of the diocese - the right hand 'man' to the bishop, a position traditionally held by a senior priest.
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∙ 14y agoFor a long time, the only role for women within the Catholic was becoming a nun or simply being a member of the congregation. But currently women can be readers, sing in the choir, or even be altar servers when they are younger.
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Anything but priests, bishops, cardinals and Pope. They can be communion servers, readers, liturgical arts coordinators, music ministers, altar servers, teachers and nuns.Add your answer:
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Roman Catholic AnswerThere is no such thing as "women's holy orders".
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Do women Catholic bishops exist?
No, that would be impossible, the Church has no authority to ordain women.
Women Priests in the Catholic Church?
No there are no female priests in the Roman Catholic Church. A priest represents Jesus on the Alter and a woman cannot do that. Religious women can become nuns but not priests.
What has the author Simone M St Pierre written?
Simone M. St. Pierre has written: 'The struggle to serve' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, History, Ordination of women, Women in the Catholic Church
