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.
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Read the international coverage of WOC’s actions at the start of the Synod.
“Women’s Ordination: The Long View” by Mary E. Hunt for WOC50
Catholic Women’s Ordination: The Long View by Mary E. Huntfor Women’s Ordination Conference 50th Anniversary, Detroit, MIMay 23, 2026 Introduction Good evening and thank you for a very generous introduction.[…]
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Read moreGlobal Sisters Report: Nuns gather in support of 50th anniversary of Women’s Ordination Conference
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Read moreGlobal Sisters Report: After 50 years, women’s ordination advocates brainstorm paths to transform institutions
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Read moreNCR: Women’s ordination movement has always been about ‘more than ordination’
It’s time to completely rethink what ordination could look like in the Catholic Church, said one keynote speaker at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Women’s Ordination Conference. More than[…]
Read moreWomen’s Ordination Conference Marks 50 Year Anniversary with Detroit Gathering
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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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