Welcome to RCWP
The North American Bishops of Roman Catholic Woman priests join millions around the world in prayer and mourning for the loss of Pope Francis. His accomplishments were many. The simplicity with which he lived his life as Pope and his commitment to Biblical Gospel Values were inspiring. His willingness to meet and dialogue with political leaders, whose policies were clearly at odds with Gospel values, gave concrete evidence of his commitment to pursue justice for the marginalized and oppressed. His last public words were dedicated to the transformation of the treatment of migrant peoples. Though he did not take the courageous step to ordain women to the diaconate or priesthood, he did begin the discussion of women’s ordination to the diaconate. In an institution with a two-thousand-year history, the future may disclose that he laid the groundwork to prepare the church for women’s ordination. His death is a monumental loss, not only to the Gospel oriented Roman Catholic community but to the world at large. Many of us feel this loss in a deeply personal way.
Consequently, we pray for the Spirit’s guidance of College of Cardinals as they move forward with election of a new pope.
We believe people of all genders around the world will not be treated as equal until the Church recognizes all people as equally blessed by God and equally eligible for ordination. We pray for the enlightenment of all leaders, religious and secular. We pray all our hearts will be filled with a longing for equality and justice, and that all leaders will discover the joy of divine diversity and the wealth of humble service to others. We pray all Christians, particularly those in leadership, will become faithful servants of the body of Christ.
The Roman Catholic Womanpriest community will continue our work as a community already committed to the equality of all human beings. We pray that the next pope will lead the church yet further toward liberation, universal equality, and social and financial equity for all.
Yours in the love of God and of the Christ,
Jean Marchant, Bishop Eastern Region
Paula Hoeffer, Bishop-elect Great Waters Region
Martha Sherman, Bishop Midwest Region
Jane Kryzanoski, Bishop of Canada
Jane Via, Bishop Region for the Holy Margins
Suzanne Theil, Bishop Western Region
RCWP-USA mourns the loss of one of our founders, Bishop Patricia “Trish” Fresen. Ordained a priest in 2003, and a bishop in 2005, Trish’s influence in the modern womenpriest movement touched every corner of the world through her support, ordination, and mentoring of the women who now stand on her shoulders. We know that our God welcomed her with grateful and loving arms for her service in the name of Jesus throughout her life.
We invite you to watch this joyful celebration of her life, and to witness the power of women’s ordination, answering the call of holy obedience to the Spirit, to love all of God’s people.
We bless Trish for the ways she showed us how to love. May her memory be an inspiration and a blessing.
Roman Catholic Women Priests (RCWP) is an International Movement within the Roman Catholic Church.
The mission of Roman Catholic Women Priests is to prepare, ordain in Apostolic Succession, and support primarily women who are called by the Holy Spirit and their communities to a renewed priestly ministry rooted in justice and faithfulness to the Gospel.
This international movement is operating worldwide with two groups formed in the USA referred to as Roman Catholic Womenpriests-USA (RCWP-USA) and the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests (ARCWP). Both of these organizations have international members. These women priests are ministering in over 34 USA states and are also present in Canada, Europe, South and Central America, South Africa, Philippines and Taiwan.
Welcome to RCWP-USA
romancatholicwomenpriests.org
Womenpriests (and some men) are at the forefront of a model of service that offers a renewed priestly ministry in vibrant grassroots communities. Roman Catholic Womenpriests-USA is divided into geographical regions.


Welcome to ARCWP
arcwp.org
The Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests prepares and ordains qualified women and men to serve the people of God as priests in a community of equals
Welcome to RCWP CANADA
rcwpcanada.altervista.org
Roman Catholic Women Priests has grown and expanded globally. Respectful of cultural distinctions, members of RCWP Canada adhere to the following values: equality justice, accountability, collegiality, and prophetic obedience


Welcome to RCWP-Europe
For more information, contact:
Christine Mayr-Lumetzberger
mmcml@inode.at
www.priesterinnen.net


Welcome to RCWP-South Africa
For more information, contact:
Dianne Willlman
rcwp.sa@gmail.com
Mary Ryan
drmaryryan@gmail.com
This website is funded and features predominately information regarding RCWP-USA with links to the other International Roman Catholic Women Priest Members
Find Us in RCWP-USA
USA-West Region
romancatholicwomenpriestswest.org
Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho,
Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon,
Texas, Utah, Washington
USA-East Region
rcwpeast.org
Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania (eastern half), Rhode Island, Vermont
USA-Midwest Region
rcwpmidwest.org
Indiana, Iowa, Michigan Upper Peninsula, Minnesota, Montana,
Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming
USA-Great Waters Region
rcwpgreatwatersregion.org
Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan-Lower Peninsula,
Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania (western half),
West Virginia
USA-Southern Region
Contact: Jacqueline M. Clarys jmclarys@gmail.com
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia
USA-Region for the Holy Margins
Contact: Mary Alice Nolan maryalicenolan1952@gmail.com
Non-geographical Region
(includes members from all states)
To Find a Roman Catholic Womenpriest in your area, click on the state.
For current news and articles related to the women’s ordination movement and renewal of the Catholic Church, please visit our Facebook, Twitter and Bridget Mary’s Blog. Bridget Mary’s Blog and the Association of Roman Catholic Womenpriests operate independently of Roman Catholic Womenpriests-USA, Inc. This third party blog is for informational purposes only. For semi-monthly news relating to the RCWP in Canada see RCWP Canada’s publication, The Review, at rcwpcanada.altervista.org
This website was created and is maintained by Roman Catholic Womenpriests-USA, Inc. (RCWP-USA, Inc.), a California 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation, as an educational and informational service to the public. RCWP-USA, Inc. promotes and supports the ordination of women and men in a renewed priestly ministry in the Roman Catholic Church. This website provides information about RCWP worldwide, with special focus on RCWP in the USA. Every ministry convened by a RCWP member operates separately and independently from Roman Catholic Womenpriests-USA, Inc. RCWP-USA, Inc. disclaims any responsibility for the operation of these ministries. The biographical information and descriptions of the ministries are for informational purposes only. This website also contains links to third party sites. Such links do not constitute or imply an endorsement and/or sponsorship by RCWP-USA, Inc. RCWP-USA, Inc. is not responsible for such third party websites and is not liable for the contents therein.