DO  YOU  SUPPORT  WOMEN’S  EQUALITY  IN  THE    

ROMAN  CATHOLIC  CHURCH?      

JOIN  US  IN  PHILADELPHIA  -­‐  SEPTEMBER  18-­‐20      Conference  Highlights  

• International  Keynote  speakers    • Academic  Seminars    • Workshops    • Exhibits    • Special  Events  &  Receptions    • Network  with  others  who  work  for  

women’s  ordination  and  equality  • Participate  in  feminist  liturgies  and  

prayerful  action    

   Registration  pricing:    Up  to  May  16  $275  Up  to  July  31  $300    After  July  31  $350      By  phone:  1-­‐800-­‐266-­‐0866  1-­‐314-­‐645-­‐1455    By  email:  registrar@nixassoc.com    Online:  www.womensordinationworldwide.org  

                                                                                                                                                   

 

 

 

Founded  in  1996,  Women's  Ordination  Worldwide  (WOW)  is  an  international  network  of  groups  whose  current  mission  is  to  see  Catholic  women  admitted  to  all  ordained  ministries  in  the  Church.  WOW  is  founded  on  the  gospel  principle  of  equality.  “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)    

@ordainwomen       www.womensordinationworldwide.org       #WOW2015  

“The  Roman  Catholic  Church,  which  is  my  Church,  is  misogynist  and  patriarchal  in  nature.  This  needs  to  be  changed  as  quickly  as  possible.”  

       Sr.  Teresa  Forcades,  PhD,  MD      

 

WOW  2015  -­‐  SPEAKERS  Teresa  Forcades,  nicknamed  "Europe's  most  radical  nun"  is  a  Catalan  physician,  a  Benedictine  sister  and  social  activist.  Her  international  reputation  includes  her  politics  on  Catalan  independence,  her  criticism  of  the  pharmaceutical  industry,  and  her  writings  on  misogyny  in  the  Roman  Catholic  Church.    Elisabeth  Schüssler  Fiorenza,  feminist  theologian,  writer,  and  Stendahl  Professor  of  Divinity  at  Harvard  Divinity  School  in  Cambridge,  Mass.  She  is  credited  for  coining  the  word  "kyriarchy"  in  her  book  But  She  Said:  Feminist  Practices  of  Biblical  Interpretation.    Mary  Hunt,  feminist  theologian,  author,  co-­‐founder  and  co-­‐director  of  the  Women's  Alliance  for  Theology,  Ethics  and  Ritual  (WATER)  in  Silver  Spring,  MD.  She  is  the  editor  of  A  Guide  for  Women  in  Religion:  Making  Your  Way  from  A  to  Z.    Nancy  Pineda-­‐Madrid,  Ph.D,  is  an  Associate  Professor  of  Theology  and  Latino/a  Ministry  within  Boston  College's  School  of  Theology  and  Ministry.  She  serves  as  president  elect  of  the  Academy  of  Catholic  Hispanic  Theologians  of  the  United  States.  She  is  the  author  of  the  book  Suffering  and  Salvation  in  Ciudad  Juarez.      Shannen  Dee  Williams,  historian  of  the  United  States  and  the  black  Catholic  diaspora.  She  teaches  courses  in  U.S.,  African-­‐American,  women's,  religious,  and  civil  rights  histories.    Theresa  Kane,  Mercy  sister,  professor,  and  former  president  of  the  LCWR  who  issued  a  public  plea  to  Pope  John  Paul  II  calling  on  him  to  include  women  in  all  ministries  of  the  church.    Tina  Beattie,  British  theologian,  writer,  and  broadcaster.  She  is  the  Professor  of  Catholic  Studies  at  the  University  of  Roehampton  in  London  and  Director  of  the  Digby  Stuart  Research  Centre  for  Religion,  Society  and  Human  Flourishing.    Patricia  Fresen,  South  African  writer  and  Roman  Catholic  theologian.  Dr.  Fresen  was  excommunicated  and  expelled  from  her  Dominican  order  following  her  ordination  with  Roman  Catholic  Womenpriests.      Roy  Bourgeois,  social  justice  advocate,  Noble  Peace  Prize  nominee  and  founder  of  the  School  of  the  Americas  (SOA)  Watch.  He  served  as  a  Roman  Catholic  priest  for  forty  years  until  he  was  expelled  for  refusing  to  recant  his  support  for  women's  ordination      Jamie  Manson,  writer  and  nationally  recognized  media  commentator  on  issues  related  to  LGBT  Catholics,  young  adult  Catholics,  and  women  in  the  church.      

Christine  Schenk,  CSJ,  is  the  founder  and  executive  director  emerita  of  FutureChurch.  Sr.  Christine’s  scholarly  research  and  activism  working  for  women’s  equality  in  the  Catholic  Church  is  documented  in  the  film  Radical  Grace.      Phyllis  Zagano,  Catholic  scholar  and  lecturer  on  contemporary  spirituality  and  women's  issues  in  the  church.  She  is  the  author  of  Holy  Saturday:  An  Argument  for  the  Restoration  of  the  Female  Diaconate  in  the  Catholic  Church.    Kate  Kelly,  Mormon  feminist  and  human  rights  lawyer  who  was  excommunicated  for  starting  the  LDS  Ordain  Women  Movement.    Asra  Nomani,  feminist  activist  and  author  of  Standing  Alone:  An  American  Woman's  Struggle  for  the  Soul  of  Islam.  Nomani's  story  is  surveyed  in  the  documentary,  The  Mosque  in  Morgantown.        Maureen  Fiedler,  Ph.D,  Sister  of  Loretto  and  host  of  Interfaith  Voices,  a  public  radio  show.  She  has  been  involved  in  interfaith  activities  for  more  than  three  decades  as  an  active  participant  in  coalitions  working  for  social  justice,  racial  and  gender  equality,  and  peace.    Barbara  Blaine,  founder  and  president  of  Survivors  Network  of  those  Abused  by  Priests  (SNAP),  a  national  advocacy  group  for  survivors  of  clerical  sexual  abuse.    Kristina  Keneally,  liberation  theologian,  Catholic  feminist,  and  former  Australian  politician  who  was  the  42nd  Premier  of  New  South  Wales.    Christina  Rees,  well-­‐known  writer,  broadcaster,  and  public  speaker.  She  is  a  member  of  the  General  Synod  of  the  Church  of  England  and  chair  of  Women  and  the  Church  (WATCH),  which  recently  won  their  campaign  women  bishops.    Tony  Flannery,  Irish  Redemptorist  priest  and  writer  threatened  by  the  Vatican  with  excommunication  for  his  support  of  the  discussion  on  women's  ordination.    Mari  Steed's  Irish  birth  mother  was  sent  to  live  and  work  in  one  of  the  Magdalene  Laundries  where  she  was  forced  to  give  Mari  up.  Mari  was  adopted  by  a  suburban  Philadelphia  couple  and  when  she  became  an  adult  she  launched  a  search  to  find  her  birth  mother.        Maeve  O'Rourke,  lawyer  and  advocate  with  the  Justice  for  Magdalenes  campaign.    Ursula  King,  internationally  renowned  scholar  on  spirituality,  interfaith  dialogue,  women,  and  religion.    Genny  Dumay,  Filippino  Good  Shepherd  Sister  and  grassroots  activist,  who  advocates  for  indigenous  people  and  marginalized  women.    Christine  Fernando,  Sri  Lankan  sister  and  tireless  advocate  working  to  end  violence  against  women.    Paul  Collins,  Australian  historian,  broadcaster,  and  religious  writer.  In  March  2001  he  resigned  from  his  role  as  a  Catholic  priest  due  to  a  dispute  with  the  Vatican's  Congregation  for  the  Doctrine  of  the  Faith  over  his  book,  Papal  Power.    

       

   

   

GENERAL  INFORMATION  

REGISTRATION      

Registration  includes  all  conference  workshops,  academic  seminars  with  renowned  theologians,  film  screening  of  Radical  Grace,  special  events  and  receptions,  and  opportunities  to  take  action.      • $275  Early  Bird  Registration  (available  until  May  15,  2015)  • $300  Registration  (April  16,  2015  to  July  31,  2015)  • $350  Late  Registration  (After  August  1,  2015)    In  order  to  be  reimbursed  for  conference  costs,  cancellations  must  be  received  in  writing  by  July  31,  2015.      

HOTEL      

The  WOW  Conference  will  be  held  at  the  Philadelphia  Marriott  Downtown  1201  Market  Street,  Philadelphia,  Penn.    WOW  has  negotiated  the  discounted  conference  rate  of  $159  per  room  per  night.  Hotel  room  reservations  for  the  conference  will  be  accepted  by  until  Wednesday,  August  12,  2015,  4:00  pm  CST.  Sleeping  room  reservations  made  after  this  date  may  not  be  eligible  for  the  group  rate  and  the  hotel  may  be  full.          Please  book  your  room  via  the  WOW  booking  form  operated  by  NIX.  A  credit  card  is  needed  to  reserve  and  secure  a  room  but  no  money  will  be  taken  from  that  card  until  the  conference.  The  reservation  serves  to  guarantee  the  booking.  Rooms  will  be  paid  at  the  hotel  at  checkout.    

PROPOSE  A  WORKSHOP    

Submit  a  workshop  proposal  on  the  theme  of  Gender,  Gospel  and/or  Global  Justice!  We  encourage  workshops  that  address  the  theme  of  the  conference  through  multicultural,  international,  feminist,  and  intersectional  lenses.  Deadline  is  April  15,  2015.    

EXHIBIT        

Would  you  or  your  organization  like  to  exhibit  at  our  conference?  One  booth  includes  one  conference  registration.  Exhibit  space  applications  will  be  accepted  through  Wednesday,  26  August  2015.  Visit  www.womensordinationworldwide.org  for  additional  details.      

SPONSORSHIP      

Support  Women’s  Equality  in  the  Catholic  Church  and  Society.  In  addition  to  attending  and  exhibiting  the  WOW  2015  Conference,  you  can  support  and  sponsor  our  cause  in  several  ways:      Apostle  to  the  Apostles  -­‐  $20,000      

• St.  Therese’s  Level  benefits  PLUS    • Opportunity  to  introduce  one  keynote  speaker  with  a  2  minutes  promo    • Access  throughout  the  weekend  to  the  WOW  Hospitality  Suite  with  Conference  organizers  and  Keynote  

speakers    

St.  Therese’s  Big  Way  -­‐  $15,000    

• St.  Catherine’s  Level  benefits  PLUS    • Post  Conference  Media    • Hosted  refreshment  break,  with  organization’s  name,  logo  and  mission  printed  in  final  Conference  Materials,  

and  printed  organization  logos  and  signs  during  the  break.    

St.  Catherine’s  Champions  -­‐  $10,000    

• Logo  on  Sponsor  Parade  in  General  Session    • Logo  and  mission  statement  in  Conference  Materials    • Pre-­‐conference  and  media  recognition    • Podium  recognition    • Complimentary  exhibit  booth  (include  one  free  registration)    • An  additional  complimentary  registration  (2  total)    • Social  Media  recognition    

St.  Hildegard’s  Helpers  -­‐  $5,000    

• Logo  on  Sponsor  Parade  in  General  Session    • Pre-­‐conference  media  recognition    • Podium  recognition    • Complimentary  exhibit  booth  (includes  one  free  registration)    • Social  Media  recognition    

St.  Joan  of  Arc’s  Sparks  -­‐  $1,000    

• Logo  on  Sponsor  Parade  in  General  Session    • Pre-­‐conference  media  recognition    • Complimentary  exhibit  booth  (includes  one  free  registration)    • Social  Media  recognition    

Please  complete  the  application  below  and  mail  to:    Women’s  Ordination  Worldwide    

PO  Box  15057  Washington,  DC  20003  USA    

P  202-­‐675-­‐1006  kmcelwee@womensordination.org      

Deadline  for  print  publications:  August  1,  2015      

Sponsorship  Opportunities      

Please  choose  one  of  the  following  sponsorship  levels  and  help  support  our  cause.    ◊    Apostle  to  the  Apostles  -­‐-­‐  $  20,000    ◊    St.  Therese’s  Big  Way  -­‐-­‐  $15,000    ◊    St.  Catherine’s  Champions  -­‐-­‐  $10,000    ◊    St.  Hildegard’s  Helpers  -­‐-­‐  $5,000    ◊    Joan  of  Arc’s  Sparks  -­‐-­‐  $1,000    

 Organization  Description    Please  provide  a  brief  description  (not  to  exceed  60  words)  of  your  organization  (products,  services,  etc.)  to  assist  us  with  the  application  process.  Upon  review  and  approval  of  your  application,  you  will  receive  a  notice  from  WOW.    _______________________________________________________________________________  _______________________________________________________________________________  _______________________________________________________________________________      Contact  Name:  _______________________________________Title:  ____________________          Organization:  __________________________________________________________________  Address:  _______________________________________________________________________    City:  ______________________________  State:  _______________  Post  Code:  ___________    Phone:  ________________________  Email:  _________________________________________    Website:  _______________________________________________________________________  Twitter  Account:  __________________________________________________________    Facebook  Account:  _______________________________________________________      Exhibit  Space    ◊  Yes,  I  am  interested  in  exhibit  space.  Please  provide  contact  information  below  for  coordination  exhibit  set-­‐up.    First  Name:  __________________________________________  Last  Name_____________________________________________    Email:  _________________________________________________________________    Payment  Method:    ◊  Check  Enclosed  (Payable  to  Women’s  Ordination  Conference)    Amount:  ________________________  Check/Purchase  Order  #:  _________    ◊  Charge  to:    Cardholder’s  Name:  _____________________________________________________      Signature:  _______________________________________________________________    Card  #:  _____________________________________  Exp.  Date:  _________________  CV  Code:  ____________    ◊  Online  Giving:  bit.ly/WOW2015