Press Releases

July 2nd, 2002

US Catholics Support Ordinations – Sign of Renewal for Church

A historic event took place Saturday near Passau, Germany on the Danube River, and in the life of the Roman Catholic Church. It is with hope, and in solidarity, that the Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC) announces the ordination of seven women to the Catholic priesthood. The women from Germany and Austria, who have prepared for…
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June 23rd, 2002

SURVIVOR’S NETWORK CALL FOR DISMISSAL OF ALL PRIESTS, BISHOPS AND CARDINALS WHO EVER ABUSED

Dallas, Texas— Moved by the clarity and determination of the Survivor’s Network for those Abused by Priests (SNAP), and outraged by the lack of commitment shown by the bishops, thirteen Catholic reform groups are supporting the survivors’ network call for the dismissal of all priests, bishops and cardinals who have ever sexually abused a minor.…
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June 12th, 2002

From Pain to Wisdom, Young Catholic Feminists Speak Out on Clergy Abuse

We, as young Catholic feminists, feel compelled to enter the conversation regarding sex crimes committed by Catholic clergy that have so dominated the U.S. media over the last months. We acknowledge the pain of sexual assault survivors, both male and female, as well as their anger and experience of injustice. We understand the perilous misuse…
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