Resources

Our Newest Resource:
Debunking the “Spousal Metaphor”

Why Ordain Women? 

It is one of the most simple and profound questions we answer as a movement – here’s six simple reasons why.

Young Feminist Network Living Resource Library

Explore a power-building, skills-sharing, soul-feeding, movement-tending series of videos from our Spring 2022 Young Feminist Network workshop series.

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The Cardboard Cardinal

For Vocations Awareness Week, advocates of women’s ordination were joined by His Eminence, Cardinal Cartone, for a first-of-its-kind conversation. But, as you’ll see in the video (just like in real life), the Cardinal was stiff and silent on the issue of women’s ordination. Even if the Cardinal won’t talk to us, though, we’ll still keep talking to him! 

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World Day of Prayer for Women’s Ordination

On March 25th, we mark the World Day of Prayer for Women’s Ordination. This concerted, global action is celebrated on the Feast of the Annunciation and together we will honor Mary’s “yes” to God to bear Christ for the world and celebrate the women who courageously say “yes, I am called” to priestly ministry.

We are excited to share a special offering in collaboration with Roman Catholic Women Priests: a video prayer compiled by supporters of women’s ordination from around the world, praying the same prayer together.

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Radicals and The Rule

The Women’s Ordination Conference was thrilled to host a conversation between Benedictine sisters Joan Chittister and Teresa Forcades at All Souls UU Church in Washington, D.C. on the evening of October 11th. This was the first encounter between these Catholic feminist sheroes. 

These radical sisters follow the Rule of Benedict – but they’re not afraid to challenge other rules. Watch the video to get inspired, activated, and renewed by their dialogue together.

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Prayer Cards 

DOROTHY DAY: The first in our series of radical prayer cards – click below to download our Dorothy Day card, with original art by WOC board member, Lukey Ellsberg. 

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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR WOMEN’S ORDINATION: This year’s colorful prayer card features an original prayer to “God of All Possibility.”

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SISTER HELEN PREJEAN: This card features woodcut artwork of Sister Helen Prejean and a prayer for justice.

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Find more of our educational, theological, and spiritual resources here.

Women’s Ordination 101

Everything you need to know to begin, or continue, advocating for the ordination of women. 

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Prayers & Liturgies

Inclusive, expansive prayers and rituals from feminist perspectives. 

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Essays & Media

Articles, videos and artwork supporting women’s ordination. 

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Bibliography

A variety of books on women-centered and queer theology. 

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Mythbusters:
Women’s Ordination Edition