Phoenix cathedral's policy change on altar servers ignites discussion

Printer-friendly versionPrinter-friendly versionSend to friendSend to friend PHOENIX (CNS) — When the news broke that Father John Lankeit, rector of Sts. Simon and Jude Cathedral, was changing policy on altar servers, secular media outlets were quick to offer their take on the development. From now on at the Phoenix Diocese's cathedral, only boys will be altar servers. Girls who are currently serving in that capacity will have the opportunity to train as sacristans.

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