Current Action Alerts

Women in the church often take on the role of shepherds — they are among the people, tending to their needs, in a position that takes courage, kindness, presence, vision, and leadership. Each year on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, which is also Good Shepherd Sunday, we hear Jesus refer to himself as…
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On the steps of Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, nearly 50 women’s ordination supporters gathered on Pentecost Sunday to witness for gender justice in the Church and the inclusion of women’s voices throughout the synodal process. The mandate of Pope Francis’ synod is to listen to all voices, especially those most marginalized in the church…
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On March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation, we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Women’s Ordination, when we honor Mary’s “yes” to God to bear Christ for the world and celebrate the women who courageously say “yes, I am called” to priestly ministry. This year, our World Day of Prayer falls on the…
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This Lent, the Women’s Ordination Conference will host a series of workshops for our Young Feminist Network members to: Expand and explore spiritual foundations and expressions; Deepen understanding and practical applications of various liberation theologies; Enhance leadership skills as activists, ministers, and people on the path toward justice. WHO: Young adults (20-40) with Catholic roots…
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We know that unjust practices and laws don’t reverse themselves. Change is not possible without an empowered grassroots movement. As we prepare to count down to a new year, we need your help to keep the movement for women’s equality strong, visible, and vocal.  While the journey is long, we are determined to work uncompromisingly and unwaveringly for…
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The Women’s Ordination Conference and our partners in church reform gathered on Monday, November 15, in Baltimore for a prayerful witness calling for “Bread, Not Stones,” ahead of the US bishops’ conference meeting where they were to vote on a controversial document on the Eucharist. Just about 50 of us were there, praying, marching, chanting, and singing,…
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This week is what the U.S. Bishops call “National Vocation Awareness Week,” and we’re here to help. While we at the Women’s Ordination Conference are plenty aware of the vibrant and valid vocations of women and non-binary people in the Catholic Church, many of our brothers in Christ have yet to embrace the Good News.…
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Beginning in mid-October 2021, the global Catholic Church begins what is arguably its most important initiative since Vatican II — the Synod on Synodality.   This two year process will explore what it means to “journey together” as the People of God in a local and global Church. Pope Francis is inviting us to what he…
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Anne Tropeano, known as Father Anne, was joyfully ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Cathedral of St. John. She is defying the Vatican and breaking canon law, which automatically excommunicates women who attempt ordination.  Anne Tropeano holds a Master of Divinity from the Jesuit School…
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Learn about ordained woman priest Ludmila Javorová’s life, ministry, and why she is important as the world follows Francis to Slovakia.