A Hopeful Beginning of Dialogue and a Prophetic Witness
“After seven women in France last month “applied” for ecclesial jobs traditionally open only to men, including the priesthood, the Vatican’s ambassador to the country has made a personal phone…
As You Draw Nearer to Us
My call to priesthood was birthed in silence of the heart. This sacred invitation came ten years ago in the summer of 2010 following a worship service at an Episcopal…
ARCWP Annual Meeting 2020
On July 11, 2020, members of the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests gathered virtually for their annual meeting in solidarity and celebration. One Moment in Time… Who I Was…
Making Equality in the Roman Catholic Church a Reality Now
We rejoice today as Shelley Gilchrist is ordained a priest to serve our sisters and brothers in sacramental ministry in Deland, Florida. I would like to share Shelley’s own words…
Tribute To Women in the Military
ARCWP Priest, Tee Kasper participated in the 35th Annual Tribute to Women in the Military. “The Tribute to Women in the Military was first held in 1985 to honor military…
4 Years of Priestly Ministry
Annie Watson, ARCWP Priest celebrated her 4th Anniversary of priestly ministry at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in St. Louis, MO. “On Sunday, March 1, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in St….
ARCWP Priest, Champion of Children
After nearly 20 years helping provide developmental therapy and mental health services to some of Sarasota’s youngest and most vulnerable residents, Florida Center Chief Executive Officer Kathryn Shea announced her…
Ordination Deland, FL
On Saturday, March 14, 2020, Shelley Rae Gilchrist of Deland, Florida was ordained a priest in the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests by Bishop Bridget Mary Meehan of Sarasota….
ARCWP Responds to Pope Francis’ Letter , “Beloved Amazon”
Press Release: From: Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests Contacts: Janice Sevre -Duszynska , 859-684-4247, rhythmsofthedance1@gmail.com Bridget Mary Meehan 703-505-0004, sofiabmm@aol.com https://arcwp.org ARCWP Responds to Pope Francis’ Letter , “Beloved…
ARCWP Ireland 2019
US-based female bishop wants to hear from Irish women who are ‘ready to lead’ The Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests is hoping to have a conversation with Irish women…