Let Her Voice Carry

Just released:
Our Synod Report

We believe in the inclusive promise of the synodal process, and have actively encouraged our members to engage in authentic ways, both in their parishes and in our listening sessions. The integrity and impact of the synod will depend on the radical inclusion and welcome of often marginalized voices into courageous conversations, just like ours.

Read our synod report
Synod on Synodality

What does the Synod Mean for  Ordination Justice Advocates? 

This two-year process will explore what it means to “journey together” as the People of God in a local and global Church. Pope Francis is inviting us to what he describes as an inclusive, participative process of engaging all voices in the Church, including those that have been marginalized.

This is an opportunity to use our unique position to raise our voices, amplify our ministries, and call for the changes we long to see in our Church.

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Throughout the entire process, we commit to:

Amplifying the voices of the People of God who long for and support women’s ordination and gender equity in all ministries of the Church.
Providing tools, guides, and lay-led spaces to engage with the Synodal process in a way that feels authentic to you.
Holding the bishops and Vatican accountable to inclusive vision of the working document of the Synod.
Calling it like it is. We know and share the pain of hopes raised and dashed, and like you, share a well-earned distrust of Vatican processes.

With your help, we will insist at every level that ordination justice is a vital part of the conversation and the future of the global Church.

Together, we will ensure that there will be no synod about us without us.

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Ways to Participate

Independent Feedback Form

We know that the consultation process outlined by the synod documents leaves open the strong possibility that feminist voices, or voices that challenge current Church teaching, will be left out of the documents that are produced by each diocese.

That’s why we’ve created an independent mechanism for you to share your honest input.
Whether you attend a local listening session or not, we encourage you to use the form to share your thoughts.

We believe it is vital to have an independent record of what Catholics are thinking, without interference from the bishops.

Independent Feedback Form

“Let Her Voice Carry” Facebook Group

This group is meant to support those who long for their voices to carry throughout the Synodal Process, to share resources to amplify the calls for inclusion in the Church, and support one another as we engage with this process (or not!).

Use the group to report on what’s happening in your diocese and connect with other supporters in your area. We are stronger together!

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Community Forums

Join those who are working to “Let Her Voice Carry” for regular Zoom meetings to debrief on local activities, share resources and insights, and organize as a larger movement as we embark on this journey together.

Mark your calendars and register for the conversations by clicking the links below:

At the parish level…

What is happening
in your diocese? 

Currently, the diocesan phase in the U.S. is a patchwork of efforts. Some dioceses have outlined their plans on their websites or social media, but many—approximately half, as of late October 2021—do not have information readily available. Because of this, you may need to be a voice speaking up to say that the regular faithful of your diocese want to participate meaningfully in the synodal process.

If you have a parish you regularly attend, contact your pastor or parish council and find out what kind of listening sessions they will be offering. Contact your diocese if nothing is happening at your local parish. Diocesan websites and social media can be useful sources of information, but you may also need to pick up the phone and call your diocesan office.

Once you have found a listening session to attend, consider looking at our Talking Points in our resource for ways to speak about ordination justice in the Church.

Download the Resource Track updates in US diocese on our spreadsheet

“The Spirit, according to the Lord’s promise, does not limit [herself] to confirming the continuity of the Gospel of Jesus, but will illuminate the ever-new depths of his Revelation and inspire the decisions necessary to sustain the Church’s journey.” (16)

Tweets and Quick Messaging

We encourage you to use the following hashtags on social media:   
#Synod2023    #Synodality    #ListeningChurch    #OrdainWomen 

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As the Synod on Synodality begins at the parish level, we will insist that ordination justice is a vital part of the conversation and the future of the global Church. #OrdainWomen #Synod2023 #Synodality @synod_va

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Women are more than half the church – there will be no synod about us without us. #OrdainWomen #Synod2023 #Synodality @synod_va

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The dialogue called for by the synodal process must include open conversation about women’s ordination. #OrdainWomen #Synod2023 #Synodality @synod_va

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As the Synod on Synodality opens, we will make our voices heard from the parish hall to the synod hall: The People of God long for all genders to be included in all ordained ministries in the Church. #OrdainWomen #Synod2023 #Synodality @synod_va

Questions? Want to get more involved?

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