This book discusses from various angels the position of women in the

Roman Catholic Church more specifically with regard to the diaconate.

Theological, historical, pastoral, canonical and legal considerations

are taken into account. The book makes clear that the old discussion is

also lively today as only the ordination of women to the priesthood is

currently closed for further debate.

The thoughts developed in this book are certainly not exhaustive, nor do

they all go into the same direction. Yet they can offer stepping stones

to a future witch may do right thoroughly to the Church, to women and to

the wellbeing of all Christian faithful.