June 3rd, 2014
News of Lillian Lewis’ ordination by the Roman Catholic Womenpriests led to reflection about the many men and women who are profound ministers in my life. If they chose, I would support them in their call to the priesthood. Not all one billion worldwide Catholics can relate well to men. Furthermore, not all men are…
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March 24th, 2014
Guided by Dr. Carolyn Osiek and Sr. Christine Scheck, executive director emerita of FutureChurch, a pilgrimage of about 20 people traveled to Rome to experience and study the archeological sites of women “officeholders” in the early Church. On our first night of introductions together, it was obvious that the room could start a small faculty:…
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March 10th, 2014
Still revved up from International Women’s Day? Good! For the next eleven days the UN Commission on the Status of Women is meeting in New York. Governments, the United Nations and NGOs from around the world will meet over the next two weeks to evaluate the progress and remaining challenges towards meeting the Millennium Development…
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March 8th, 2014
Happy International Women’s Day! Here are a few ideas from the Women’s Ordination Conference to celebrate the women and girls of the world (today, and everyday!): Listen to the women and girls in your life. Show and tell them that you love them, you support them, and you respect their human rights. Celebrate them (and…
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March 5th, 2014
Over the weekend I attended a planning meeting with international partners to clarify the goals of an event to mark the 50th anniversary of the closing of Vatican II, to be held in the fall of 2015 in Rome. A dozen or so organizers from around the world united under the theme of “making…
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March 4th, 2014
March 2014 marks the one year anniversary of the election of Pope Francis. It has been a year of remarkable activity, media attention and excitement. “Man of the Year” for Time Magazine, on the cover of Rolling Stone, quoted by people of all denominations, Francis has made a significant mark on the world community. As Catholics interested in working…
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February 27th, 2014
When the priest said his homily was about tradition, I took that as my cue to check my cuticles and clear my throat. My mom might take this as an opportunity to balance her checkbook. Of course, these silent protests become more difficult with small faith community and online banking. The priest continued by telling…
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February 26th, 2014
Leggendaria, an Italian literary magazine, described as “a showcase of intelligent women,” was founded as an independent magazine in 1997, after having existed as a supplement to the monthly Noidonne since 1986. Leggendaria claims to be a tool for critical thinking: “taking the knowledge and experience of women as a privileged point of view.” Their…
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February 22nd, 2014
Today is my 3-year anniversary on staff at the Women’s Ordination Conference! Hoping you’re the nostalgic-type like me, and will enjoy a little walk down memory lane together. It is because of our members that I have the opportunity to do so many incredible things around the world, with such amazing colleagues — thank you…
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February 19th, 2014
Carol Ganim. Being Out of Order: The Prophetic Generation of Nuns and Sisters Vandamere Press, 2013. ISBN: 978-0-918339-77-5. $19.95 Reviewed by Kate Conmy Being Out of Order: The Prophetic Generation of Nuns and Sisters by Carole Ganim is a refreshingly practical retelling of her journey as an Ursuline sister from 1956 to 1972. Offering verisimilitude…
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