Ordained Roman Catholic women priests are called to minister to the people of God the sacraments of the Church. Other ministries include chaplaincy in hospitals, hospice and nursing homes; counseling, ministry to women called to ordination, retreats, pastoral ministry, spiritual direction, and teaching.
Dagmar Braun Celeste is active in the hospice movement and lives at "The Tyrian Oasis", a hermitage in Cleveland's Inner City where she offers retreats, ritual celebrations and sacramental opportunities. Wesite: www.tyrian.net and email: celeste@tyrian.net
Cheryl Bristol ministers as a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, rights activist working with Catholics and other groups to end intolerance and religion abuse. She officiates at weddings. Other ministries include chaplaincy, memorial services, playing the harp, and officiating Holy Unions.
Joan Clark Houk ministers as a careful and cheerful listener to the movement of the Holy Spirit in the world. She ministers in the (Wexford) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area where she is involved in (presiding at small faith communities, officiates at weddings and assisting in conflict management for communities) providing sacraments and pastoral ministry. Contact jhoukmdiv@comcast.net
Rose Marie (Ree) Hudson ministers as co-pastor of THERESE of Divine Peace Inclusive community in St. Louis, MO: A Roman Catholic Parish Where ALL Are Welcome. She serves the Great Waters Region in RCWP as regional administrator. Ree is involved with various women and ecumenical groups. Other ministries include teaching and officiating at weddings. Contact reehud@sbcglobal.net
Alta Jacko ministers through a Music ministry by teaching special needs high school students to sing, transcribes music from compact disks and accompanies the students on piano. She serves in the Ministry Without Walls, listening to the stories of people on the street, the bus and the store. Alta has a Condo Ministry, serving as President on the Association Board to help the owners become aware of their legal rights. She serves in her Parish Community, dialogues with the community as part of the Mass on scripture and philosophy in relation to the scriptures and the Gospel, and serves on the Steering committee for the Mass. amjacko@netzero.net
Marybeth McBryan is currently a part of the music ministry and serves on the ministerial staff at Therese of Divine Peace. mbmcb@hotmail.com
Elsie Hainz McGrath ministers as co-pastor of Therese of Divine Peace Inclusive community in St. Louis, MO: A Roman Catholic Parish Where ALL Are Welcome. She serves as a Senior Connections volunteer with nursing home residents, a Program Coordinator for RCWP, and a mentor in the Walking With Women Called program.
Contact elsiemc@sbcglobal.net
Judith McKloskey ministers in the Twin Cities of Minnesota as a hospice volunteer and a presider and sacramental minister for families and small faith communities. She delights in affirming the calls of all who are baptized, as priestly people of God.
Contact RCWPJudith@comcast.net
Mary Ellen Robertson ministers as a presider for Eucharist with communities in Michigan and Florida. She serves on the Vision Keeper Council and is the Communications Coordinator for Great Waters Region of RCWP. Other ministries include spiritual direction, Anywoman retreats (a way of looking at the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius from a feminine perspective) and writing. Contact maryelrob@aol.com
Kathy Sullivan Vandenberg ministers as an associate pastor at Good Shepherd Parish, Nenno, WI. Her current ministries include counseling, adjunct graduate educator, and hospice chaplaincy. Contact pastorksv@aol.com
Barbara Zeman serves a growing home church in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood and celebrates mass in homes throughout the city and surrounding suburbs. Ministries include: hospital chaplaincy, marriage preparation and weddings, baptism, grief counseling, funerals. Contact: www.wisdomandwordworks.com email: elke@rcn.com