Understanding the priestly role

Joseph Shimek, "a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome", has this op-ed in today's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on the ordination of women.

Historically, the church has not claimed to be the master of its doctrines or sacramental practices. Instead, it sees itself as their recipient and, as such, it must be faithful to the essence of what has been handed down over the centuries.