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Technically, the Catholic Church has never ordained a woman as a Priest or a Deacon. It was only after Vatican Council II (Oct 11, 1962 - Dec 8, 1965) that women were gradually allowed to enter the Sanctuary. Such ordination carries the punishment of excommunication. On July 20, 2008, an activist group in Boston, MA, claimed to have ordained three women to the Priesthood and one as a Deacon. They were ordained at a Protestant Church in Boston. ---- In related news, other activist groups have been discussing possible plans to name four other women as number one draft picks for the San Diego Chargers, Detroit Lions, NE Patriots, and Miami Dolphins. Thus far, the NFL has not indicated that they will be admitting new team members sponsored by the group to training camp.
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Which churches permit same-sex marriage?
I cannot speak for all denominations, but many Protestant denominations allow women priests or ministers. The three that most people would know about are 1. The United Reformed Church (including Presbyterian and Congregationalist) that has had women ministers for decades. 2. The Methodist Church that also has had women ministers for decades. 3. The Anglican Church (which includes the Episcopalians in the USA) that also allows women priests, and, in some Anglican churches, women bishops too. The founder Church of the Anglican communion of Churches, the Church of England, has had women priests since the 1990s, and is currently exploring the consecration of women bishops. There are many other churches that have women leaders (eg the Salvation Army) although they are not regarded as 'ordained' in the same sense as the above three churches.
Can Episcopal clergy marry?
Sure a bishop can marry. See for yourself at 1 Timothy 3:2. However, he should be a husband of one wife. In the Roman Catholic Church Bishops are taken from the priests and conscecrated. The current ruling in the Catholic Church is that Bishops may not be married. There have been at different times in the Church men ordained to the priesthood who have been married - currently we have ordained priests from the Episcopal church who are married. But in the Latin rite and in other rites, such as the Maronites, these married priests are never considering for the bishopric. All men when ordained to any major order in the church take a vow of celibacy which means that if ordained as a deacon and their wife dies, they may not remarry. So, there may be married priests or deacons, but not bishops; and no ordained clergy could ever get married. As the first contributer above pointed out, there were married Bishops in the first century, but Bishops could not get married
Can Catholic deacons witness holy matrimony at non-Catholic churches?
If by "witness" you mean act in their official position as a representative of the Catholic Church in witnessing a marriage, then certainly not. Firstly, a Catholic priest is the ordinary witness to a marriage, a deacon would only be fitting in extraordinary circumstances, which are not here present. Secondly, a member of the Catholic hierarchy has no jurisdiction outside of the Catholic Church or over Non-Catholics. While it is true that all those who are validly baptized are baptized as Catholics, Protestants have deliberately removed themselves from the unity of the Catholic Church and Its jurisdiction. Thirdly, Catholics, and certainly Catholic ministers, are not allowed to actively participate in the ceremonies of any form of Christianity (i.e. non-Catholic) that has been condemned by the Church as heretical or schismatic.ANSWER:1. Hmm? Not sure about this. A catholic may certainly attend (and thus witness) the marriage of 2 non-catholics.2. I also believe that an Ordained Catholic Deacon may also serve as "celebrant"/officient at a marriage between 2 catholics in a catholic church/ceremony.3. I believe that an ordained Catholic Deacon may also serve, alongside a protestant minister, in a marriage between a catholic and a non-catholic held in a non-catholic Christian church.4. An ordained Catholic Deacon may NOT serve as THE officiant/celebrant at the marriage of non-catholics in a non-catholic church.This is complicated. More information is needed to answer the question. Recommend consulting a local parish priest.
What are the three institutions ordained by God?
1. The Home or the Family 2. The Government 3. The Church
Does the Mormon hierarchy practice gender selection?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) has an all-male priesthood because this is what is directed in the Bible. (see 1 Timothy 3:2; 1 Timothy 3:12; 1 Timothy 2:12; 1 Corinthians 14:34; also take into account there are no women ordained in the Bible) Although women are not ordained to the priesthood, they do hold leadership positions in the congregation and in the worldwide church. Women preach, teach classes, and lead congregational prayers every Sunday. Women are very active in working together with the priesthood and work side-by-side with the men in almost every situation. Check out the "Related Links" to learn more about women in the Mormon church.
What does a non Catholic married in Catholic church need to do to remarry in Catholic church?
you cant because the church does not recognize divorces so if you divorce you can remarry any one except the person you divorced in the catholic church! if that is the case and its the same person just say you want your marriage vows renewedANSWER: If you wish to remarry in the RCC but NOT to the same women, you'll need to obtain a decree of nullity (Annulment) from the Catholic Church. Depending on the circumstances of your first marriage, it could take 1 to 3 years to obtain.
What are the 3 main religions in England?
The Roman Catholic church, The church of england, The methodist church
What are the 3 largest churches in the world?
The largest church in the world is the Roman Catholic Church. 2. Baptist 3. Lutheran
Does the Mormen church allow women to become Bishops?
No. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) only ordains men to the Priesthood, which means that only men may be ordained as Bishops, Priests, Deacons, etc. Mormons believe in the Biblical definition of a Bishop, which says "A Bishop must be...the husband of one wife." (1 Timothy 3:2) Typically, nearly every Mormon male over 12 is ordained to the Priesthood and has a Priesthood responsibility, and nearly any married Mormon male is a candidate for being a Bishop. Just because women are not ordained to the priesthood does not mean that they don't have leadership roles. Women work together closely with Bishops and top Church leaders. They organize and coordinate charity and relief efforts and congregation activities. Women lead the Relief Society (the women's organization of the Church), the Children's Primary/Sunday School, and youth groups. Women give sermons, lead congregational prayers, and teach classes for both children and adults. They travel the world serving as missionaries as well. For more about the roles of women in the Church, see the 'Related Links' below.
Does the Roman Catholic Church have 3-dimensional statues and 2-dimensional statues?
Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the Catholic Church. . Statues are always 3-D by nature. Maybe you are referring to images and icons. Yes, we do have these.
Can the Catholic Church raffle for fund raising in Florida?
Yes, raffles are legal in Florida for 501(3)c organizations (non-profit), and the Catholic Church is such an organization.
What was the Catholic church's standpoint on the Persian gulf war?
Which golf war? There were 3 of them.
