May 7, 2017 marked the 54th annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations — a day when the global Church prays for the ministers of the Church and for “young men and women to hear and respond generously to the Lord’s call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, [and] societies of apostolic life.” While seemingly…
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Read the full article on the Daily Beast … Kate McElwee, co-executive director of the Women’s Ordination Conference, says that while she supports the idea of married priests, she thinks it takes away from the discussion of women’s roles in the Church. “A married priesthood would be a great step for heterosexual men, and another…
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World Day of Prayer for Women’s Ordination is a concerted global action held annually on the feast of the Annunciation, to draw attention to women’s ordination into an inclusive and accountable Catholic Church. Every year, women’s ordination activists around the world host events to honor this special day. Please use or adapt this Liturgy Resource…
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Opening Hearts & Opening Doors “Lazarus teaches us that other persons are a gift. A right relationship with people consists in gratefully recognizing their value. Even the poor person at the door of the rich is not a nuisance, but a summons to conversion and to change. The parable first invites us to open the…
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The Women’s Ordination Conference invites you to Feminist Resistance and Persistence in the Catholic Church, a cocktail reception with special guest speaker Gina Messina, Ph.D. When: Saturday, June 3rd, 6-8 pm Where: DOC Wine Bar 2602 N Clark St, Chicago, IL Tickets: Limited number of tickets available. Each ticket includes appetizers and drinks. $25 – Student ticket $45 –…
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The exclusion of women from decision and policy-making in the institutional Roman Catholic Church is an injustice that impacts the global community, particularly the lives of women and girls. Because women are prohibited from ordination rites – which is a necessary key for leadership positions in the Church – women are marginalized, silenced, and absent…
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Read the full report by Sr. Jeannine Gramick on Global Sisters Report It was a remarkable collection of forty individuals, most of whom had labored for decades in church reform under two papacies that looked upon reform as anathema. Many carried bruises and battle scars quietly in their hearts. They met in Chicago last October,…
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Scholars from around the world are discussing the role and history of women deacons in the Roman Catholic Church as part of Pope Francis’ new commission. During this historic period of dialogue and study, the Women’s Ordination Conference needs you to join the conversation and share your passion for women’s full equality in the Church.…
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The Women’s Ordination Conference, with the financial support of Sheila Durkin Dierks and her family, is honored to offer a scholarship fund for undergraduate and graduate women beginning in the 2017-18 academic year to support their academic and spiritual path toward ordained priesthood. Apply now! Learn more about Lucile Murray Durkin. Who is encouraged to…
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In this moment in history, the Women’s Ordination Conference upholds our unwavering commitment to justice for all people. Our values of grassroots activism, radical inclusion, and feminist thought and action will empower our work forward as we work for a better Church and world for all. As Hillary Rodham Clinton said: “Let us not grow…
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