April 7th, 2014
On the recommendation of a WOC member, Sr. Beth, I had the opportunity to sit down to tea with two Italian members of her congregation, the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor here in Rome. “Why did Sr. Beth tell you to contact me?” Spunky didn’t quite translate as we both grabbed words and charades between…
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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 24th, 2014
In the Celio neighborhood of Rome, on a quiet street behind the Colosseum, there is a small shrine dedicated to the legend of Pope Joan, Papessa Giovanna. Fact or fiction, legend or parody, the flowers are fresh on this small shrine. Perhaps appropriately there is a triangular construction site, sectioning off a hole in the…
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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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August 7th, 2013
Returning from World Youth Day, Pope Francis made headlines when he both said, “Who am I to judge?” gay priests who seek Christ in good faith, and “the door is closed” on women’s ordination. Because of his candid and humble style, the world is listening and talking about women’s ordination. Read More: WOC responds: Pope…
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