Last week marked the 100th anniversary of the day that women’s right to vote was enshrined in the Constitution of the United States. The passage of the 19th amendment was the result of more than 80 years of women agitating, picketing and lobbying; some endured jail time and force-feedings when they went on strike to protest their…
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Many longtime WOC members will remember (or were contributors to) the original Liberating Liturgies, published in 1989. Decades later, we know that a lot has changed in our understanding of radical inclusion, intersectionality, and feminism(s), but we know that the need for liberating rituals, liturgies, poems, and celebrations is greater than ever. The selections in this…
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Connect with a supporter of women’s ordination and support the U.S. Postal Service by joining the Feminist Penpal Network with fellow WOC members. Why not bring the snail (mail) back to the grassroots and make a new friend – what could be better in the time of physical distancing? Fill out this form to sign…
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Read the full article by Madeleine Davison on NCRonline.org In a July open letter released ahead of the national party conventions, the Women-Church Convergence, a coalition of progressive, feminist Catholic organizations, urged Catholics to vote in November by listening to their consciences rather than their clergy. “We’re encouraging Catholics to search their own conscience and values and…
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Read the full article by Alexandra Greenwald on NCRonline.org Titled “Mainstreaming Women’s Ministries in the Roman Catholic Church,” the survey found that 82% of those surveyed felt that women’s ministries were not valued equally to men’s. Of the 224 young Catholic women in formation and ministry in the U.S. who responded, 80% were dissatisfied with…
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The Women’s Ordination Conference is pleased to announce the results of a new survey of Catholic women ages 21-40 who have earned or are pursuing a higher degree in ministry or related studies. Funded by the Louisville Institute, this study was conducted by WOC Executive Director, Kate McElwee, and Program Associate, Katie Lacz, to explore the…
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Founded in 1975, Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC) is a membership funded non-profit organization working for ordination of women as deacons, priests, and bishops into an accountable and inclusive Roman Catholic Church. Job Title: Digital Organizer This is a part-time (non-exempt), remote position, estimated at 20-25 hours per week, with an hourly wage of $20-23/hour depending…
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EALM: Escucha, ora y actua! – (Listen, Pray and Act!) June 28, 2020, 12 PM ET Please join us on Sunday, June 28th for Escucha, ora y actua! – (Listen, Pray and Act!) — a virtual introduction to WOC’s Spanish-language outreach program, Escuchando a las Mujeres and a community prayer for justice. Together we’ll listen…
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The Women’s Ordination Conference denounces white supremacy and the systemic violence of racism. We stand unequivocally with those who are marginalized, silenced, or discriminated against, and work to transform oppressive structures of domination, inequality, imperialism, and racism. We denounce police violence. We grieve and mourn alongside the families and communities – especially the black community…
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April 8, 2020 The Women’s Ordination Conference welcomes the news of the appointment of a new Vatican commission studying the ordination of women deacons. This announcement comes 165 days after Pope Francis’ remarks at the close of the Synod of Bishops on the Amazon region, when he committed to further study on the topic: “I…
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