In January 2021, Pope Francis opened the lay ministries of lector and acolyte to women, and in May, he instituted the lay ministry of catechist. On January 23, the Sunday of the Word of God, the Pope will install lectors and catechists.
POPE FRANCIS TO CONFER NEW LAY MINISTRIES FOR FIRST TIME IN ST. PETER’S BASILICA
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will confer the ministries of catechist, lector, and acolyte upon lay men and
