Women’s Ordination Conference

The Women’s Ordination Conference is a grassroots organization advocating for the full inclusion of women in church leadership, particularly the ordination of women as priests or ministers. It seeks to challenge gender discrimination within religious institutions, especially the Catholic Church, encouraging a more equitable and just representation of women in spiritual roles. Founded in 1975, the conference promotes dialogue, activism, and education to advance gender equality in faith communities, emphasizing that women’s leadership enriches religious life and better reflects the inclusive values many faith traditions uphold.