Kate McElwee, Author at Women's Ordination Conference

Lo sciopero globale delle donne cattoliche per ottenere uguaglianza nella Chiesa cattolica

Il Catholic Women Strike inizierà ufficialmente domenica 3 maggio e si protrarrà per tutto il mese tradizionalmente dedicato alla Madonna. Boicottaggio di celebrazioni e funzioni ufficiali, astensione da azioni di volontariato, stop e reindirizzamento di fondi destinati a parrocchie e diocesi https://www.linkiesta.it/it/article/2020/03/11/sciopero-globale-donne-cattoliche/45763/?fbclid=IwAR2lhcGHjutXg4aU3mVpPkZ8XxcUygZoFv0o7tBoTw9YqZG1Fwk25g88UBQ

Catholic Women Announce Global Strike from Church Participation

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Catholic women are initiating a global strike from Church participation, attendance, and financial contributions throughout the month of May. Organized by a network of 12 progressive Catholic organizations, the Catholic Women Strike campaign will begin on May 3rd, the “World Day of Prayer for Vocations,” and will nonviolently disrupt…
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Women’s Ordination Advocates to March from United Nations to St. Patrick’s Cathedral on International Women’s Day

New York: As women unite worldwide for International Women’s Day (March 8), Catholic women’s ordination advocates will march from the United Nations to the steps of New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral to demonstrate that women’s rights should not end at the steps of our churches. Singing a revised version of the classic labor rights song…
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Inspired by Amazonia women, we take on responsibility – statement from global Catholic women

Rome, 13 February 2020 Yesterday the post-synodal exhortation “Querida Amazonia” was published. With great sensitivity, it discussed the problems of poverty, exploitation, cultural colonization, migration and environmental degradation the Amazonia region is currently facing. It encouraged dialogue and appreciation of the unique contribution of the indigenous peoples to the shape of the universal Church. What…
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The Tablet: Pope calls on national governments to help save Amazon

by Ruth Gledhill Read the full article here Pope Francis has set out his vision for Amazon region in a document that places the emphasis on social justice, the environment and the responsibilities of national governments worldwide to help. In his long-awaited Apostolic exhortation from last year’s Pan-Amazon Synod, Querida Amazonía, or “Beloved Amazonia”, Pope Francis…
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America Magazine: Some disappointed, some enraptured by Pope Francis’ ‘Querida Amazonia’

Read the full article here The Women’s Ordination Conference, established in 1975, accused Pope Francis of “willfully turning his back on the calls of women for recognition of the sacramental ministries they offer the people of the Amazon and the global Church.”

WOC responds to Querida Amazonia: Pope Willfully Turns His Back on Women

For Immediate Release: 12 February 2020 Querida Amazonia, Pope Francis’ post-synodal exhortation released today, outlines four “dreams” for the Church and the environment, leaving women and their dreams to the footnotes of the document and his papacy. With Querida Amazonia, the Pope is willfully turning his back on the calls of women for recognition of…
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Countdown to Equality – Ten Reasons to Give to WOC

We know that unjust practices and laws don’t reverse themselves. Change is not possible without an empowered grassroots movement. As we prepare to count down to a new decade, we need your help to keep the movement for women’s equality strong, visible, and vocal. While the journey is long, we are determined to work uncompromisingly and unwaveringly…
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WOC responds to final Pan-Amazonian synod document

For Immediate Release26 October 2019 The Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC) welcomes Pope Francis’ announcement that the study commission on women deacons will be convoked again in response to the discussion about women deacons at the Pan-Amazonian synod. “We were listening,” the Pope said. We hope further deep listening to the valid vocations of women continues…
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Religiosas en pie de guerra antes del sínodo sobre la Amazonia que convocó el Papa

OMA.- Cuando faltan pocos días para el comienzo del sínodo sobre la Amazonia convocado por el Papa en el Vaticano , un grupo de mujeres católicas está en pie de guerra: reclama voz en la toma de decisiones y voto.Ads by Aunque en la reunión de obispos -que comenzará el próximo lunes y se extenderá durante todo el mes- por primera vez fueron designadas mujeres…
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Author: Kate McElwee