Let’s start at the beginning…
Why ordain women?
This is one of the most simple and yet profound questions we can answer as a movement. Before you dive into our resources, we invite you to spend time with WHY we believe so strongly in this work.
Why ordain women?
“The Catholic Church tries to shut down the discussion of women priests by saying Jesus chose men as his apostles at the Last Supper, and therefore only men are allowed to be priests. But we could as easily say that the Risen Christ appeared first to a woman and told her to go tell the men, and therefore only women are allowed to bring the Good News to men.”
— Melinda French Gates
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The Gospel – and the example of Jesus – demands it.
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God calls women to ordained ministry.
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A synodal church needs women – and the gifts, experiences, and vocations they bring.
Everything you need to know to advocate for women’s ordination in the Roman Catholic Church.
Who supports this?
How many people actually support women’s ordination?
Who supports women’s ordination?Why doesn’t the Catholic Church ordain women?
How did we get here??
What does the Vatican say about women’s ordination?Myths about town…
You’ll hear a lot of reasons why women can’t be ordained … we’re here to bust those myths!
Myths about women’s ordination… busted!What about women deacons?
Lots of talk of women deacons. What does WOC think about this?
What about women deacons?What is WOC’s strategy?
What does WOC do to advance the mission? What is your strategy?
What is WOC’s strategy?Additional Resources
MUCH has been written about women’s ordination and women’s equal place in the life of the Church. Here are some additional resources to support your exploration and study about this important issue.
Women’s Ordination Bibliography
This bibliography is a great place to start. Let us know what you would add to the list!
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Essays & Media
We collect essays and helpful articles on the advancement of women’s ordination. Find a list of timeles articles below.
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NewWomen, NewChurch
NewWomen, NewChurch is WOC’s flagship newsletter. Published twice a year, NWNC is a foundational and expansive educational resource for WOC members, creating space for diverse theological, spiritual, intersectional, and grassroots voices committed to women’s ordination and gender equity in the Roman Catholic Church.
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