Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2006 CONTACT: Nidza Vazquez, work: 703 352-1006, nvazquez@womensordination.org The Da Vinci Code raises questions about women’s role in the Catholic Church Washington, D.C. – This week, the movie version of Dan Brown’s best-selling book, The Da Vinci Code, will be released in theaters worldwide, and Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC), a…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2006 CONTACT: Aisha Taylor, work: 703 352-1006, ataylor@womensordination.org Women’s Ordination Conference Applauds Decision to Allow Female Altar Servers and Continues Call for Women’s Ordination Washington, D.C. – Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC) is pleased with Bishop Paul S. Loverde’s announcement on Tuesday, March 21st, to allow female altar servers in the…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2006 NATIONAL CONTACT: Aisha Taylor, cell: (202) 422-2235, work: 703 352-1006, ataylor@womensordination.org Women’s Ordination Conference Sponsors Speaking Tour of Roman Catholic Woman Bishop Patricia Fresen Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, March 25th, Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC), the world’s oldest and largest Catholic organization working solely for women to be deacons,…
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Midwest | Central Atlantic | Southeast | Northeast | West Coast | International MIDWEST CINCINNATI Contact: Ruth Steinert Foote, RHSteinert@aol.com or 513 771-0629 or l 513 604-0170 When: Saturday, March 25th, 7:00 p.m. Where: Ruth Steinert Foote’s home: 985 Forest Avenue, Glendale What: Gourmet Complete Dinner featuring Bishop Patricia Fresen Cost: Sliding Scale donation, $30…
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Attend an event in your community! Midwest Central Atlantic Southeast Northeast West Coast International MIDWEST CHICAGO, IL: Contact: Laura Singer, lts72@aol.com or 773 736-2562 What: A liturgy and a public prayer service When: Sunday, March 25, 9:15 a.m. liturgy and 11:45 a.m. public prayer service, Where: The liturgy will be at the Inclusive Catholic Community,…
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MEDIA ADVISORY For immediate release: March 1, 2006 Contact: Aisha Taylor, 703- 352-1006, ataylor@womensordination.org Catholics Call for Women Priests on Annual World Day of Prayer Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, March 25, 2006, Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC), the nation’s oldest and leading Catholic reform organization working for women’s ordination, will sponsor local events across North…
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Press Release For immediate release: December 1, 2005   Contact: Evelyn Hunt, 216 795-4264 (home), Sharon Danner, 703 352-1006 (office)     Aisha Taylor Named Women’s Ordination Conference Executive Director   Washington , DC – Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC) Board of Directors announced the hiring of Aisha Taylor as Executive Director today. Taylor brings a…
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For Immediate Release: November 10, 2005  Washington, D.C. – On November 14, Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC) will host a prayerful protest to advocate for women priests outside the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops meeting.  Participants will gather on the sidewalk in front of the Hyatt Regency on Capital Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave, NW from 12:00…
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September 2005 We at WOC express our deep sadness and extend heartfelt prayers to the millions of people affected by Hurricane Katrina. As we near the end of the first chapter of this tragedy, we pray for those who need fresh water, food and health care, for evacuees to find safe and humane shelter, and…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2005 CONTACT: Aisha Taylor, work: 703 352-1006 Women’s Ordination Conference supports ordinations on St. Lawrence WASHINGTON, DC — Today, July 25, 2005, nine North American women were ordained as priests or deacons in the Roman Catholic Church in a boat on the St. Lawrence Seaway. The Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC), the…
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