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Join us on October 11 at Casa Bonus Pastor to meet women priests who are leading the Church toward the full equality of ordained women in ministry in inclusive communities and ministries where all are welcome.  Place: Casa Bonus Pastor Address: Via Aurelia, 208 - 00165 Rome, Italy Phone: +39 06 69871282
Agenda for October 11, 2023 Agenda for October 11, 2023 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM meet and greet, interviews with press 10:00 - Opening Prayer and Opening Song 10:15 - Welcome and Video on Women Priests Redefining Ministry followed by questions and discussion (Bridget Mary Meehan) 10:45 - An Inclusive Catholic Community shares what it means to be church in the 21st Century (Mary Theresa Streck) 11:45 - Women priests in Latin America (Olga Lucia Alvarez) 12:00 - Questions and Open Discussion 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM – lunch, informal discussions and interviews with press. 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – repeat of morning program 4:00 PM- 4:30 PM - Time for Conversations and Interviews 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Joint Liturgy with the Catholic Women's Council on the theme of abuse of women in the Church: 'Lament, Resistance and Healing' 6:30 PM -9:00 PM - dinner, informal discussions and interviews with press. Rev. Dr. Bridget Mary Meehan – sofiabmm.bmm@gmail.com What's App: +1 703-505-0004 Rev. Dr. Mary Theresa Streck – mtstreck@gmail.com Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests Roman Catholic Women Priests USA- www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org |
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Join Roman Catholic Women Priests in Rome, Italy, for a Special Program on Living Gospel Inclusivity and Gender Justice- October 11, 2023 - All Are Welcome
Monday, October 9, 2023
Pope Francis Notes Press Coverage on Expectations of Ordination of Women Priests
Kate McAlwee writes:
At the Oct. 4 opening session of the hotly anticipated Vatican summit on the future of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said he had taken note of some of the press coverage about the "global expectations" for the assembly.
The example he gave to the some 460 delegates at the October 2023 Synod of Bishops? That the synod might decide to ordain women as priests!
Perhaps he saw the 12 meter-long "purple tent" we opened just before the synod began? Or maybe he got wind of our prayer vigil at the Basilica of St. Praxedes on the eve of the synod, championing the voices of women around the world?
Bridget Mary writes:
Maybe by now Pope Francis has heard of Christina Moreira ARCWP who -dressed in her priestly alb and stole-was in St. Peter’s Square blessing and ministering to pilgrims on Friday October 5th before her arrest by Italian police who confiscated her liturgical attire before her release!
Kate McAlwee writes:
At the Oct. 4 opening session of the hotly anticipated Vatican summit on the future of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said he had taken note of some of the press coverage about the "global expectations" for the assembly.
The example he gave to the some 460 delegates at the October 2023 Synod of Bishops? That the synod might decide to ordain women as priests!
Perhaps he saw the 12 meter-long "purple tent" we opened just before the synod began? Or maybe he got wind of our prayer vigil at the Basilica of St. Praxedes on the eve of the synod, championing the voices of women around the world?
Bridget Mary writes:
Perhaps Pope Francis heard about Christina Moreira ARCWP who was in St. Peter’s Square blessing and ministering to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square.
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Saturday, October 7, 2023
A Day of Prayer in Assisi
Friday, October 6, 2023
Christina Moreira ARCWP- An Opening that Ended in Closure-- Herstory of Priestly Ministry in St. Peter’s Square and Arrest by Roman Police
Read Christina Moreira ‘s story of witness to priestly ministry in St. Peter’s Square translated in Spanish, English and French.
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| Christina Moreira ARCWP Witness to Priestly Ministry |
Una apertura que acabó en cierre
An opening that ended in closure
Participé ayer a la misa de apertura del sínodo desde las sillas del fondo de la plaza de san Pedro del Vaticano, en medio de mi querido pueblo y disfrutando viendo la fe de las gentes sencillas, comprobando como todavía queda esperanza y alegría en tantas y ya no en otras.
Yesterday I participated in the opening Mass of the synod from the chairs at the back of St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, in the midst of my beloved people and enjoying seeing the faith of simple people, seeing how there is still hope and joy in so many and no longer in others.
Asisto al llamado sínodo de la sombra para dar voz al colectivo que aquí represento: la Asociación de mujeres presbíteras romanas.
I attend the so-called synod of the shadow to give voice to the collective that I represent here: the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests.
Dicha representación consta de acciones sencillas y pacíficas para llevar a la visibilización de nuestros ministerios y dar testimonio, en la realidad del común de los mortales, de que también queda ansia de compartir eso que “nos quema por dentro” y nos da la vida : el seguimiento de Jesús que envió a la samaritana a anunciar que era el mesías a la gente de su aldea y a Magdalena a proclamar su resurrección a sus hermanos. Ese seguimiento, ese nombre santo lo es todo para nosotras. Es nuestro aliento, nuestra fuerza, nuestro horizonte y único propósito como Quién es : el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida.
This representation consists of simple and peaceful actions to make our ministries visible and to bear witness, in the reality of ordinary mortals, that there is also a desire to share that which "burns us inside" and gives us life: the following of Jesus who sent the Samaritan woman to announce that he was the messiah to the people of her village and Magdalene to proclaim his resurrection to her people. siblings. That following, that holy name is everything to us. It is our breath, our strength, our horizon and only purpose as Who is: the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Por ello opté por unirme con un grupo de mujeres valientes y fuertes en la fe, capaces de amar hasta dejarse excluir y castigar por un sistema ya condenado y que urge reformar. Si, urge. Están en juego vidas de pequeños y pequeñas. Juntas caminamos, mujeres y varones de buena voluntad que trabajamos por el Reino con los instrumentos pequeños y pacíficos: la palabra y los símbolos, la oración...
That is why I chose to join with a group of courageous and strong women in the faith, capable of loving to the point of being excluded and punished by a system already condemned and that urgently needs to be reformed. Yes, urgently. The lives of little boys and girls are at stake. Together we walk, women and men of good will who work for the Kingdom with small and peaceful instruments: word and symbols, prayer...
De modo que ayer, para que la gente supiera que tenía a su lado a una presbítera católica, me revestí con el alba (la túnica a la que toda persona bautizada tiene derecho) y la estola que me identifica como obediente a la orden de servir a mis hermanas y hermanos “dadles vosotros de comer”
So yesterday, to let people know that I had a Catholic priest by her side, I put on the alba (the robe to which every baptized person is entitled) and the stole that identifies me as obedient to the command to serve my sisters and brothers.
Surgió un policía, que llamó a más policías y terminé en dependencias policiales de la policía italiana que dio por sentado que una mujer no podía ser presbítera y que estaba usurpando un “hábito talar” (sic). El resto de uniformes y hábitos que poblaba la plaza a aquellas horas no les pareció sospechoso. Después de tres horas y media de deliberaciones para las que llegaron a estar presente hasta ocho agentes todos masculinos, decidieron aplicarme una sanción en concepto de multa y confiscación de los dichos hábitos.
A policeman emerged, who called more policemen and I ended up in Italian police stations who assumed that a woman could not be a priest and that she was usurping a "talar habit" (sic). The rest of the uniforms and habits that populated the square at that time did not seem suspicious to them. After three and a half hours of deliberations for which up to eight male officers were present, they decided to apply a sanction to me in the form of a fine and confiscation of the said habits.
Me liberaron sin saber que ya hace largo tiempo me liberó Cristo, en especial cierto día en que a él también le castigaron por decir quien era y le quitaron sus ropas... se nota que el estamento farisaico no ha perdido las buenas costumbres. El acudir a la fuerza extranjera para ejecutar sus tareas sucias e injustas, violando libertades de expresión entre otras me resulta familiar.
They released me without knowing that Christ set me free a long time ago, especially one day when he too was punished for saying who he was and his clothes were taken away. It is noticeable that the Pharisaic establishment has not lost good manners. Resorting to foreign force to perform their dirty and unjust tasks, violating freedom of expression among others is familiar to me.
Me encuentro en paz, con un largo programa de palabra y acciones por delante con un nutrido grupo de compañeras y compañeros con quienes caminaré, cantaré, oraré, pensaré estos días. Doy fe de que este sínodo lo vamos a bordar y ya se verá de qué parte está la sombra.
I find myself at peace, with a long program of words and actions ahead with a large group of comrades with whom I will walk, sing, pray, think these days. I attest that we are going to embroider this synod and we will see on which side the shadow is.
Desde el corazón de quién se llama madre iglesia os envío bendiciones y toda clase de deseos de paz y bien, cariños incontables y una mirada ancha y amigable “benévola y acogedora” como pidió en papa en su homilía.
From the heart of one who is called mother church I send you blessings and all kinds of wishes for peace and goodness, countless affections and a broad and friendly look "benevolent and welcoming" as the pope asked in his homily.
Vuestra amiga y hermana
Your friend and sister
Christina Moreira Vázquez a 5 de octubre de 2023, en Roma, celebrando el décimo aniversario de su ordenación diaconal en medio de su comunidad santa do Home Novo en A Coruña.
Christina Moreira Vázquez on October 5, 2023, in Rome, celebrating the tenth anniversary of her diaconal ordination in the midst of her community Santa do Home Novo in A Coruña.
Roman Catholic Women Priests Join Walk With Women in Rome
https://youtube.com/shorts/278GrkRlpoU How long must women wait? https://youtu.be/pFkrg1ktx6o
https://youtu.be/CKV5Beus3qQ https://youtu.be/CKV5Beus3qQ?si=NDzRtmdEn5ShGFJb            Press Contacts: Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests Bridget Mary Meehan ARCWP + 1 703 505 0004 Roman Catholic Women Priests USA Kathleen Schuck RCWP kschuck55@gmail.com 1-215-872-1096 Women’s Ordination Worldwide Press Release Activists from around the world will assemble on the steps of the Roman church that contains a relic of Saint Mary Magdalene’s foot. The inscription by the reliquary reminds us that her’s was ‘the first foot to be entered into the tomb of the risen Christ.’ Recognised by the Vatican as the Apostle to the Apostles, Mary Magdalene is the model of priesthood for women, empowered by Jesus to go and tell his followers the Good News of his Resurrection. The women of WOW walk in her footsteps, urging the church to listen to the voices of women calling out for equality. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In the spirit of Pope Francis’ ongoing Synod on Synodality, a meeting to discern and attend to the needs of the church today, the demonstration will make visible the injustice of women’s exclusion from full participation in the life of the church. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
If the church is truly listening, it must walk with women—especially those who have discerned a sincere call to priesthood— throughout the synodal process and recognize the vibrant and necessary gifts they bring to the church. If the church is to attend to larger issues of oppression, violence, and injustice in the world, it must begin with affirming women’s equality. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
When: Friday, October 6th. Activists will gather at 2.30pm and begin to march at 3pm. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Where: Route begins at San Giovanni dei Fiorentini (Via Acciaioli, 2). We will proceed to Lungotevere Castello (where we have a permit to demonstrate) and some will attempt to process toward St. Peter’s Square, risking police interference. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
What: Walk with Women is a witness organized by Women’s Ordination Worldwide, calling the institutional Catholic church to walk with women as equals and open all ordained ministries to people of all genders. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Who: Founded in 1996, Women’s Ordination Worldwide (WOW) is an international network of organizations and groups whose mission is the inclusion of Roman Catholic women in all ordained ministries. Founded on the principle of equality, WOW opposes all discrimination. ‘There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.’(Galatians 3:28) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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