WOC is in Rome!
The Women’s Ordination Conference is in Rome throughout the month of October for the Synod on Synodality. Our witness is essential to ensure women’s voices, experiences, stories, and vocations are not erased or silenced in the synodal process. We will work for accountability to the grassroots, and be an uncompromising voice for equitable inclusion of women at every level of the church.
For additional information or media requests, please contact Executive Director Kate McElwee at kmcelwee@womensordination.org.
Latest News
Read the international coverage of WOC’s actions at the start of the Synod.
NCR: Catholic women urged to ‘strike’ over inequality in the church
What would the Catholic Church do without women? If some activists have their way, we’re about to find out. A new project is urging women to strike by withholding time,[…]
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The Guardian UK: Catholic women urged to strike over ‘betrayal’ on ordination
Joanna Moorhead Catholic women whose hopes of ordination were dashed at a recent worldwide synod in Rome are being urged to go on strike from church duties in protest at[…]
Read moreWOC at 49: An Audacious Sign—Anniversary videos and recap
Grace, gratitude, grief, and holy grit — all were present as we marked our 49th anniversary on November 14 and 17, 2024, lifting up the theme of audacity in faith. Thanks[…]
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CNN: The Pope has shown openness to greater roles for women – but there’s pressure for him to go further
CNN — A sense of urgency has been growing after the role of women emerged as a dominant theme when Catholics from across the globe were canvassed for their views ahead of[…]
Read moreWomen’s Ordination Advocates respond to final Synod on Synodality Document
For Immediate Release: October 26, 2024 The Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC) finds the Final Document of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, released 26 October 2024[…]
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Associated Press: Pope Francis’ Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ yearslong process to reform the Catholic Church closed Saturday with recommendations that fell short of giving women more equity as hoped, but reflected the pope’s aims for[…]
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“Enlarge the Space of Your Tent”:
Witness at the Opening of the Synod
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“Walk With Women” in Rome
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Our Walk With Women solidarity events
Supporters of women’s ordination from around the world gathered on the weekend of Oct. 6 to call on the church to walk with women as equals in the synodal process and beyond. Events took place in:
Los Angeles, CA
Denver, CO
Washington, DC
Urbana, IL
Kingston, NY
Rochester, NY
Tulsa, OK
Philadelphia, PA
Brussels, Belgium
Madrid, Spain
It is no exaggeration to say that this is difficult work.
Your support is both urgent and necessary so that we may continue to build our capacity, make change, and make sure women’s ordination is front and center as the church enters the global stage of the synod.
With your support, we will continue to ensure the synodal tent is enlarged enough to include all voices, and model the spirit-filled church we need in this moment. DONATE NOW
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