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April 6, 2005

Interpress Service, World "Pope John Paul II: Paying Respects, but also hoping for a miracle" by Katherine Stapp. NBC WRC News in the greater Washington area featured WOC's national office and Barnes in a story on women priests in the 4:00 news hour.

April 5, 2005

The Morning Call, "Many expectations face next pope" by Dan Sheehan and Kathleen Parrish. London Sky News featured Taylor in a live broadcast at 7:30am EDT.  

Young Catholic Feminists Compare Legacy of MLK and John Paul II

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 4, 2005   CONTACT: AISHA TAYLOR office 703 352-1006 Young Catholic Feminists Compare Legacy of Martin Luther King and John Paul II on the 37th Anniversary of MLK’s assassination Washington, DC — Today, two days after the death of Pope John Paul II and on the 37th anniversary of the assassination…
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April 4, 2005

The Kansas City Star, AP "Interest groups to press for change" by Richard N. Ostling. Boston's WRKO John Depetro radio talk show featured Barnes in a discussion on women's ordination. 

April 3, 2005

The Philadelphia Inquirer, "Pope opened the door for women – to a point" by Kay Raftery. MSNBC featured a live interview with Barnes. Canada Broadcasting Company (CBC) featured a live interview with Barnes.  

April 2, 2005

The Boston Herald, "A Study in Contrasts" by Marie Szaniszlo.

Women-Church Offers Prayers for Pope, Announces “Open Conclave”

The Women’s Ordination Conference is a proud member of Women-Church Convergence MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 2, 2005  CONTACT: Bridget Mary Meehan: 941-953-5948, 703-967-6736, sofiabmm@aol.com Mary E. Hunt: 301-589-2509, 240 472-4587, mhunt@hers.com  Women-Church Offers Prayers for Pope, Announces “Open Conclave”  Women Church-Convergence joins billions of people around the globe in prayer at the death…
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Women’s Ordination Conference mourns Pope’s death and looks to future

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 2, 2005 CONTACT: AISHA TAYLOR cell 703-307-5631; office 703-352-1006 Women’s Ordination Conference mourns Pope’s death and looks to future Washington, D.C. — The Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC) mourns the passing of Pope John Paul II. He was an example of compassionate discipleship to Catholics and people of faith around the world.…
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Catholic Women Risk Arrest to Call for Women Priests during U.S. Bishops Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2004 Washington, D.C. – Today, Diana Wear and Janice Sevre-Duszynska are risking arrest to advocate for women priests in the Catholic Church at the U.S. bishops meeting at the Hyatt Regency on Capital Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave, NW.  "I am voicing my opposition to the ban on women in the…
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Catholic Activists Protest for Women Priests at U.S. Bishops Meeting

For Immediate Release: November 10, 2004 Washington, D.C. – On November 15, the Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC) will host a prayerful protest to advocate for women priests outside the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops meeting.  Participants will gather on the sidewalk in front of the Hyatt Regency on Capital Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave,…
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