Express Your Support of Fr. Jerry Zawada, OFM

On November 19, 2011, Fr. Jerry Zawada joined with Rev. Janice Sevre-Duszynska, ordained a priest in 2008 in the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests, in leading an inclusive Catholic Eucharistic liturgy in Columbus, Georgia during the annual gathering sponsored by School of Americas Watch activities. Fr. Jerry told friends he openly joined in this inclusive liturgy as a matter of conscience.

This past Monday, Fr. Jerry’s order, the Franciscan Friars of the Assumption BVM Province in Franklin, Wisconsin, met with Fr. Jerry to discuss his participation. Fr. Jerry could face excommunication and/or dismissal from his order for his participation in the liturgy, however, Fr. Jerry reports that any action has yet to be discussed

Fr. Jerry has been a member of the Franciscan order for 56 years, since 1955. He has been a priest for 47 years, since 1964.

At this time, we are simply asking for our members to offer support to Fr. Jerry. You are encouraged to send an online message by filing out the form below or mail cards to Fr. Jerry Zawada c/o Women’s Ordination Conference PO BOX 15057 Washington, DC 20003.

Express Your Support of Fr. Jerry Zawada, OFM