Current Action Alerts

On “Vocations Sunday,” or the annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the institutional church prays for an increase in vocations to the priesthood.  Women are standing on the “prophetic edge” of the church, denied the opportunity to stand in roles of meaningful leadership or ordained ministry. They have worn out their shoes walking the…
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Job Description Position Title: Development Associate Reports to: Executive Director Organizational Description: Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC) is a feminist non-profit organization that advocates and prays for the ordination and the full equality of women in an inclusive and accountable Roman Catholic Church. Position Summary: WOC seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to support the…
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Do you want to get involved with the movement for women’s ordination, but wonder where to start? Join WOC for a conversation about our network of local leaders on February 11! Learn about our “Wildflowers of the Grassroots,” where empowered supporters of ordination justice contribute their unique skills and talents to keep the movement growing…
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You’re invited to a Planned Giving Webinar (Thursday, December 8th at 12pm ET) for an overview of WOC’s strategic initiatives and commitments and a presentation from WOC board treasurer, Anne Latour, CPA. We hope this interactive session will guide your discernment of how to strengthen and protect a cause and community you love through legacy…
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On the eve of Pope Francis’ consistory, where he created 20 new male cardinals, Women’s Ordination Conference and our partners in mischief, Women’s Ordination Worldwide, made our presence known. While the Vatican attempts to keep women in the shadows, our international delegation shined many a bright light on one of the greatest cons-in-history: the exclusion…
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On the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, we remember how she became the “Apostle to the Apostles” by letting her voice carry the Good News of Jesus’ resurrection. The clarity of her message has carried forth since the time of the Gospels as a brave proclamation of what seemed impossible. This feast day, we ask…
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On the anniversary of the “Papal No,” please consider supporting the Women’s Ordination Conference with a donation today.

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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