Current Action Alerts

Do we dare speak our own prayers?  Several months ago, we launched a research project, “Mainstreaming Women’s Ministries,” to survey young Catholic women who pursue advanced theological degrees, with the core question: how can the Church better serve and support these women?  While we continue to analyze the results, we know that there is a…
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The Women’s Ordination Conference is thrilled to announce our fall event, Radicals and The Rule, a conversation between Benedictine sisters Joan Chittister and Teresa Forcades in Washington, D.C. on the evening of October 11th. This will be the first encounter between these Catholic feminist sheroes — you won’t want to miss it!  These radical sisters follow the Rule of Benedict –…
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In this last week of our fiscal year, we are asking you to renew your commitment to WOC’s mission by making a financial contribution or creating your own fundraising page to help us reach our $5,000 goal.  Watch your inbox for emails showcasing the voices and stories of our incredible board of directors, who work (often…
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As part of a year-long research project, we’re seeking survey responses from people who identify as Catholic women in the U.S. between the ages of 21-40, who have completed or are pursuing an advanced degree in theology.If this describes you, or someone you know, please use or share the following survey link to help us…
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On May 12, Vocations Sunday, supporters of women’s ordination in 9 cities (and counting!) in the U.S. and UK gathered to proclaim, “Where are the women? The women are here!” We made sure our voices were loud and clear in the wake of Pope Francis’ statements last week that he cannot yet make a sacramental…
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On March 14, as the U.N.’s 63rd Commission on the Status of Women gathered to focus on the human rights of and empowerment of women, the Women’s Ordination Conference and a coalition called “Catholics for Human Rights: Challenging the Holy See at the United Nations,” did just that. We offered a powerful Catholic voice as…
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Join Women’s Ordination Worldwide for a 30-minute phone-in prayer experience for the World Day of Prayer of Women’s Ordination – Monday, March 25, at 2 p.m. EST/6 p.m. GMT. Against those who seek to silence us, we raise our voices in hope.  Please e-mail Katie Lacz at klacz@womensordination.org for call-in information and to RSVP. See the Facebook event page…
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UPDATE: Listen to audio of Karen Gargamelli-McCreight’s speech during the panel discussion: At the end of the global Synod on Youth, the Faith Life, and Vocations in October, the Catholic bishops who gathered issued a document with some of the Church’s strongest language yet about the inclusion of women in its all-male decision-making structures. It…
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As we mark the beginning of Women’s History Month, we invite you to join us in a collaborative, participatory art project: #ImagingChurch. For the vast majority of our faith history, our images of what is holy, what is church, what is ministry have been created by men. As we celebrate the unsung and oft-hidden contributions…
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Welcome to the Women’s Ordination Conference Activist Toolkit for Today! Women’s Ordination Conference is a global movement that advocates for women’s ordination into a renewed priestly ministry in the Roman Catholic Church. We are activists, advocates, theologians, parish workers, educators, and ministers who work tirelessly to bring our message of gender equality to the Vatican…
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