August 9th, 2023
On October 6th, WOC is organizing a “Walk with Women,” a procession through Rome to the synod hall to encourage the church to walk alongside women as equals throughout the synod and beyond. Together with our global sisters, we will begin at the site of the relic of the foot of St. Mary Magdalene, Apostle to the Apostles,…
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June 27th, 2023
You already know that WOC is creative, courageous, uncompromising, and faith-filled. But we are also bold. And leading up to the end of our fiscal year, we want to do something really bold. We have the *audacity* to believe our grassroots network has the power to help us raise $15,000 (or more!) in one day. Mark your calendars: Thursday, June…
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May 19th, 2023
On May 31, WOC hosted an evening of contemplation with a Pentecost-themed virtual Taizé service. With song, scripture, silence, and inspired preaching by Sister of Charity Louise Lears, we celebrated (and will continue to celebrate!) when the Holy Spirit came down upon the apostles, of all genders, empowering them to prophesy and do the work…
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April 3rd, 2023
On “Vocations Sunday,” or the annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the institutional church prays for an increase in vocations to the priesthood. Women are standing on the “prophetic edge” of the church, denied the opportunity to stand in roles of meaningful leadership or ordained ministry. They have worn out their shoes walking the…
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March 17th, 2023
Job Description Position Title: Development Associate Reports to: Executive Director Organizational Description: Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC) is a feminist non-profit organization that advocates and prays for the ordination and the full equality of women in an inclusive and accountable Roman Catholic Church. Position Summary: WOC seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to support the…
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January 18th, 2023
Do you want to get involved with the movement for women’s ordination, but wonder where to start? Join WOC for a conversation about our network of local leaders on February 11! Learn about our “Wildflowers of the Grassroots,” where empowered supporters of ordination justice contribute their unique skills and talents to keep the movement growing…
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November 14th, 2022
You’re invited to a Planned Giving Webinar (Thursday, December 8th at 12pm ET) for an overview of WOC’s strategic initiatives and commitments and a presentation from WOC board treasurer, Anne Latour, CPA. We hope this interactive session will guide your discernment of how to strengthen and protect a cause and community you love through legacy…
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August 23rd, 2022
On the eve of Pope Francis’ consistory, where he created 20 new male cardinals, Women’s Ordination Conference and our partners in mischief, Women’s Ordination Worldwide, made our presence known. While the Vatican attempts to keep women in the shadows, our international delegation shined many a bright light on one of the greatest cons-in-history: the exclusion…
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July 19th, 2022
On the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, we remember how she became the “Apostle to the Apostles” by letting her voice carry the Good News of Jesus’ resurrection. The clarity of her message has carried forth since the time of the Gospels as a brave proclamation of what seemed impossible. This feast day, we ask…
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May 19th, 2022
On the anniversary of the “Papal No,” please consider supporting the Women’s Ordination Conference with a donation today.
