Answering the Call to Priesthood
The Roman Catholic Womenpriests Program of Preparation is broad-based and includes
the following areas:
- Theological Studies: a Masters in Theology, Masters in Divinity or the equivalent, along with ministerial experience.
- Sacramental Preparation: the completion of ten units of preparation and on-going training with an assigned mentor.
- Liturgical Practice: "hands on" practicum with an assigned mentor.
- Spiritual Discernment: regular meetings with a qualified spiritual director for at least one year before and after diaconate ordination.
A psychological evaluation and criminal background check are also required.
Roman Catholic Womenpriests-USA, Inc.
Preparation Program Coordinators
USA-West: Jeannette Love and Barb Mattus
jenblove9@gmail.com and bmattus497@aol.com
USA-East: Gloria Carpeneto (Mid-Atlantic states)
gcarpeneto@comcast.net
USA-East: Jean Marchant (New England states)
rjblessings@gis.net
USA-Midwest: Mary Kay Kusner
mkusner@mchsi.com
USA-Great Waters: Elsie McGrath
elsiemc@sbcglobal.net
USA-South: Mary Ann Schoettly
mschoettly@gmail.com
Association of Roman Catholic Womenpriests
Eleanora Marinaro
elly@helpwithdreams.com
Miriam Picconi
miriampicconi@gmail.com
Judy Lee (Spanish-speaking)
judyabl@embarqmail.com
RCWP Canada-West
Michele Birch-Conery
liberatta999@gmail.com
RCWP Canada-East
Roberta Fuller
therealroberta@bell.blackberry.net
RCWP Europe-West
Weiheämter für Frauen
in der römisch-katholischen Kirche
Christine Mayr-Lumetzberger
www.priesterinnen.net