Sentences with phrase «mean woman bishops»

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The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops said: «The unique meaning of marriage as the union of one man and one woman is inscribed in our bodies as male and female.

All hopes for any provision within the CofE fade further and further away — the invention of women bishops means that any notion of sacramental assurance is now inevitably confused, and trying to find some sort of safe corner becomes surreal.

For the church that means transforming the caste system of male clerical hierarchy to partnership in ministry, and putting Galatians 3:28 — as well as the stance of the American Catholic bishops that «women should be in decision - making roles» — actually into practice.

No specific alternative bishop should be provided for those who are unable in conscience to accept the ministry of a woman bishop, but there should be a means to request and receive alternative sacramental provision