WOC is in Rome!
The Women’s Ordination Conference is in Rome throughout the month of October for the Synod on Synodality. Our witness is essential to ensure women’s voices, experiences, stories, and vocations are not erased or silenced in the synodal process. We will work for accountability to the grassroots, and be an uncompromising voice for equitable inclusion of women at every level of the church.
For additional information or media requests, please contact Executive Director Kate McElwee at kmcelwee@womensordination.org.
Latest News
Read the international coverage of WOC’s actions at the start of the Synod.
Ms. Magazine: ‘Women’s place is in the conclave’: Pink Smoke Rises in Vatican City
Leo XIV, born in Southside Chicago, was elected as the first American pope last week by a conclave of 133 cardinal electors. After three rounds of inconclusive votes marked by[…]
Read moreBBC Women’s Hour: On Pope Leo XIV and women in the church
Executive Director Kate McElwee joined Anita Rani at BBC Women’s Hour on May 9 to discuss Pope Leo XIV and his stance on women in the church: Listen here.
Read moreWOC’s statement on the election of Pope Leo XIV
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC) welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV, who greeted the people of Rome and the world with a message of peace. His[…]
Read morePink Smoke roundup – May 7, 2025
Associated Press: ‘Ahead of a men-only conclave, activists will release pink smoke near the Vatican DNA India: Amid Papal conclave, ‘pink smoke’ signals in Rome, how does it affect Pope’s[…]
Read moreAhead of the Conclave: Pink Smoke Rises Over the Vatican
For Immediate Release: 7 May 2025 As a group of 133 ordained men gather behind closed doors to make a consequential decision about the future of the Catholic church, advocates[…]
Read moreProgress for Women in the Catholic Church Under Pope Francis
Below is a collection of statements and changes to church policies and practices that the Catholic Church experienced under Pope Francis’ leadership. While the journey toward full inclusion of women[…]
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“Enlarge the Space of Your Tent”:
Witness at the Opening of the Synod
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“Walk With Women” in Rome
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Our Walk With Women solidarity events
Supporters of women’s ordination from around the world gathered on the weekend of Oct. 6 to call on the church to walk with women as equals in the synodal process and beyond. Events took place in:
Los Angeles, CA
Denver, CO
Washington, DC
Urbana, IL
Kingston, NY
Rochester, NY
Tulsa, OK
Philadelphia, PA
Brussels, Belgium
Madrid, Spain
It is no exaggeration to say that this is difficult work.
Your support is both urgent and necessary so that we may continue to build our capacity, make change, and make sure women’s ordination is front and center as the church enters the global stage of the synod.
With your support, we will continue to ensure the synodal tent is enlarged enough to include all voices, and model the spirit-filled church we need in this moment. DONATE NOW
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