{"id":19,"date":"2026-06-16T12:09:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T12:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rcwplocal.local\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2026-08-18T13:20:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T13:20:17","slug":"meet-the-ordained","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/index.php\/meet-the-ordained\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Ordained"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_0ad2d4e5 has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">MEET THE ORDAINED<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_a0f2de1f us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">The trusted voices within our organization.<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_0f2cf7ab has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Our ordained priests come from diverse backgrounds, professions, and life experiences, yet share a common commitment to serving God\u2019s people through sacramental ministry, compassionate care, and Gospel-centered justice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image us_custom_575b987f us_animate_this align_center\"><a href=\"#arrow_drop_down_circle\" aria-label=\"arrow_drop_down_circle\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"44\" height=\"44\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/arrow_drop_down_circle.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_2eec13b6 via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h2 class=\"w-text us_custom_cc40fb00 us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Eastern Region<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_f73f4019\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Click on each member&#8217;s name to access their biography and additional information.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_8e09cc6b via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Jane Audrey-Neuhauser\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Jane Audrey-Neuhauser<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Eastern Region<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_a9b24735 has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Jane Audrey-Neuhauser<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Barbara Beadles\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Barbara Beadles<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Barbara-Beadles-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Barbara-Beadles-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Barbara-Beadles-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Barbara-Beadles-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Barbara-Beadles.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">EASTERN REGION<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Barbara Beadles<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Barbara A. Beadles is a member of the pastoral team of Living Water Inclusive Catholic Community in central Maryland. She enjoys creating and presiding at liturgical and non-liturgical ceremonies celebrating transitions of life. She holds a Doctor of Ministry from Global University; a Master of Arts in Liturgical Studies from The Catholic University of America and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Thomas More College. She holds certificates in spiritual direction and Companioning the Dying: Fully Opening to the Living. She lives with her husband Jim in Silver Spring, Maryland.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"451\">Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2014 | <strong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"479\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2015<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"535\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Rev. Doctor<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"563\">Location:<\/strong> Silver Spring, Maryland<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"604\">Community:<\/strong> Living Water Inclusive Catholic Community<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"671\">Community Contact:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" href=\"mailto:livingwatercommunity@comcast.net\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"704\">livingwatercommunity@comcast.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"726\">Meeting Format:<\/strong> In person<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"758\">Website\/Social:<\/strong> Living Water I C C<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Janet 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url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div 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i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Donna-E-Burke-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Donna-E-Burke-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Donna-E-Burke-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Donna-E-Burke-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Donna-E-Burke.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">EASTERN REGION<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Donna Burke<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"367\">Called to ministry at age seven, Donna Burke told her mother that she wanted to be a priest. That calling was realized when she was ordained a deacon in 2016 and a priest with Roman Catholic Womenpriests (RCWP) in 2017.<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"647\">A lifelong Catholic, Donna attended Catholic elementary and high schools in Fall River, Massachusetts. She holds a Master of Theology and a Master of Divinity from Andover Newton Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"829\">Donna lives in Amherst, New Hampshire, with her wife, Sue. Within RCWP, she serves as President of the Board of Directors&#8217; Circle and Regional Administrator for the Eastern Region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"854\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Rev. Donna E. Burke<br \/>\n<br data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"877\" \/><strong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"890\">Location:<\/strong> Amherst, New Hampshire, USA<br \/>\n<br data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"921\" \/><strong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"941\">Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2016 | <strong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"969\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2017<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Marie David\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Marie David<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marie-David_bio-photo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marie-David_bio-photo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marie-David_bio-photo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Marie-David_bio-photo-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">EASTERN REGION<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Marie David<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"495\">Rev. Marie David, M.Ed., Reiki Master\/Teacher, has more than 30 years of experience in Catholic education, spirituality, and parish ministry. From 2002\u20132017, she and her husband, Jim, served as directors of Evensong Retreat &amp; Spirituality Center and co-pastors of St. Mary of Magdala Church. Following the sale of the retreat center in 2017, they continued their ministry as co-pastors of St. Mary of Magdala Church in Harwich, Massachusetts, until 2022.<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"713\">Marie is the mother of two grown daughters and grandmother of three grandchildren. Her ministries include women&#8217;s spirituality and wellness, Reiki treatments and training, spiritual direction, and retreat leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"738\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Rev. Marie David<br \/>\n<br data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"787\" \/><strong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"800\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Location:<\/strong> Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA<br \/>\n<br data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\" \/><strong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"853\">Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2004 | <strong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"881\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2005<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Gloria Carpeneto\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Gloria Carpeneto<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" 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class=\"w-text-value\">Gloria Carpeneto<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_8e09cc6b via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Sharon Dickinson\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Sharon Dickinson<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" 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url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div 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class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Adina-Meyer-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Adina-Meyer-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Adina-Meyer-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Adina-Meyer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Adina-Meyer.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">EASTERN REGION<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Donna Maria Alexandra Dyer<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"836\">Rev. D. Alexandra Dyer is a Roman Catholic Womanpriest, spiritual director, executive leader, consultant, and advocate for justice whose ministry joins sacramental inclusion with organizational stewardship. Ordained in apostolic succession to the priesthood in Roman Catholic Womenpriests on May 10, 2014, she served as Priest of St. Praxedis Inclusive Roman Catholic Community and later as Chief Financial Officer and National Board Member of Roman Catholic Womenpriests. She is also a commissioned clergy member of the Federation of Christian Ministries and a member of Spiritual Directors International.<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1260\">Her formation includes a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary, a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from The General Theological Seminary, a B.A. in Philosophy and Religion, <em data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1037\">cum laude<\/em>, from Barnard College, Columbia University, an MBA from Western Governors University, executive MBA (MDPE) study at Columbia Business School, and doctoral (D.Min.) studies beginning at Global Ministries University in 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1665\">Across more than four decades, Alexandra has led and advised mission-driven organizations in human services, harm reduction, affordable housing, health care, youth development, the arts, community revitalization, finance, governance, compliance, enterprise risk management, and change leadership. Her service has consistently centered dignity, accountability, and systems that sustain human flourishing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"2097\">As a Roman Catholic Womanpriest, Alexandra understands ordained ministry as a call to sacramental justice, conscience formation, and faithful public witness. Her theological formation, spiritual practice, executive competence, and lifelong advocacy equip her to work for women&#8217;s ordination and the full participation of women and all baptized persons in the life, leadership, and sacramental ministry of the Roman Catholic Church.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2122\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Reverend<br data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2134\" \/><strong data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2176\"><br \/>\nLocation:<\/strong> The Bronx, New York<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2219\">Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2012 | <strong data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2247\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2014<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column 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no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e 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class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"345\">Rev. Patti LaRosa lives in Rochester, NY. She was active for 10 years with the Dignity-Integrity Group for the LGBTQIA+ community as Chaplain. She also preacher and presided in rotation with other ministers.<\/p>\n<p>She currently provides preaching and presiding assistance at Spiritus Christi Church. Patti is considering training as a Death Doula as an additional ministry for the community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"668\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Rev. Patricia (Patti) LaRosa<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"742\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Location:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Rochester, NY<\/span><br data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"761\" \/><strong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"781\"><br \/>\nOrdained Deacon:<\/strong> 2010| <strong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"809\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2011<br data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"817\" \/><strong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"831\"><br \/>\nCommunity:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/spirituschristi.org\">Spiritus Christi Church<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"927\">Meeting Format:<\/strong> In person<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_8e09cc6b via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Mary Michael Leahy\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Mary Michael Leahy<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mary-michael-leahy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mary-michael-leahy.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mary-michael-leahy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mary-michael-leahy-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">EASTERN REGION<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Mary Michael Leahy<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"275\">A lifelong Roman Catholic, Rev. Leahy received her MDiv from the Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry in 2017. She is also a certified spiritual director and group spiritual director. Professional endeavors include ministry with the homeless and acting for 2 years as Convener and Facilitator for the Mayor of Boston in the campaign to eradicate homelessness in the city. In 2023, Rev. Leahy planted a liturgical community in Cambridge, MA known as the Mary Magdalene Spirituality Center. Her three year tenure in building a progressive and inclusive community of faithful from all walks of life was a time of deep learning, solidarity and prayer. Last year (2025) Rev. Leahy moved fulltime to Martha\u2019s Vineyard and is in the process of building another liturgical community there. Her primary ministry loves are preaching, administering the sacraments and sharing faith stories. Rev. Leahy is also a longtime member of Women\u2019s Ordination Conference and contributes to its Liturgy committee at present. A highlight of her ordained life was her visit to St. Baux, France to spend time in contemplation in the cave of Mary Magdalene.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Rev. Mary Michael Leahy<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Martha&#8217;s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA<br data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1306\" data-is-only-node=\"\" \/><strong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1326\"><br \/>\nOrdained Deacon:<\/strong> 2020 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2021<br data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1419\" \/><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1441\"><br \/>\nCommunity Contact:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1462\">newseeds28@gmail.com<\/a><br data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1465\" \/><strong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1484\"><br \/>\nMeeting Format:<\/strong> Both (in person and Zoom)<br data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1513\" \/><strong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1532\"><br \/>\nWebsite\/Social:<\/strong> Instagram: <strong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1567\" data-is-last-node=\"\">@marymgdalenecenter<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Judith Lee\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Judith Lee<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rev.-Dr.-Judith-AB-Lee-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rev.-Dr.-Judith-AB-Lee-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rev.-Dr.-Judith-AB-Lee-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rev.-Dr.-Judith-AB-Lee-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Rev.-Dr.-Judith-AB-Lee.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">EASTERN REGION<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Judith Lee<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"367\">I am a retired Pastor of Good Shepherd Ministries of SW Florida. Our community remains in touch but no longer meets regularly. Our beloved co-pastor, Rev. Judith Beaumont went home to our loving God on 1\/1\/2018. I continue to counsel, share and write using my blog- judyabl.blog. My two more recent books are: The House on Sunny Street: A Tale of Two Brooklyns, PublishAmerica.com and, The Courage to Love and Serve: The Life Story of Rev. Judith Ann Beaumont, Outskirts Press. I have been a University Professor for almost thirty years serving at NYU, UConn and FGCU schools of social work. I especially enjoy my \u201cfoster\u201d son Marley and his family. I am in a special relationship with a partner who lives out of state and we visit as much as possible. I care for several kitties and 3 dogs as one of my dear church members passed and left her pets here. Life is very full and l especially enjoy living on a beautiful little lake where nature abounds. Thanks be to God!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"854\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Rev. Donna E. Burke<br \/>\n<br data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"877\" \/><strong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"890\">Location:<\/strong> Amherst, New Hampshire, USA<br \/>\n<br data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"921\" \/><strong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"941\">Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2016 | <strong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"969\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2017<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/judyabl.com\">judyabl.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> judyabl8615@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community:<\/strong> Good Shepherd Ministries of SWFl<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where do you meet?<\/strong> Zoom<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Eda Lorello\" 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REGION<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Mary Pretorius Murphy<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Rev. Mary Murphy, M.Div., BCC was ordained a Roman Catholic Woman Priest on May 4, 2024. She holds a Master of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt University and is a Board Certified Chaplain. Mary served as a chaplain resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and continued providing spiritual care to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also worked as a spiritual counselor in addiction treatment settings.<\/p>\n<p>A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Mary&#8217;s educational journey took her from the Iowa Writer&#8217;s Workshop to Divinity school at Vanderbilt University. Her lifelong love of the arts includes writing poetry and studying visual arts. Since 2001, she has made her home in Nashville, Tennessee, where she and her husband, Doug, raised two children.<\/p>\n<p>Mary is committed to creating inclusive, compassionate faith communities where all are welcome and where the Gospel call to justice, equality, and service can flourish.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Reverend and chaplain<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Nashville, Tennessee<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:\u00a0<\/strong>2023 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2024<br data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1419\" \/><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1441\"><br \/>\nCommunity Contact:<\/strong> 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url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div 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i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/maryrose-petrizzo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/maryrose-petrizzo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/maryrose-petrizzo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/maryrose-petrizzo-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">EASTERN REGION<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Maryrose Petrizzo<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Maryrose Petrizzo is also an ordained Inter-faith Minister for over 13 years, who has served in Catholic parish ministry for more than 25 years. Her service has included youth and young adult ministry, retreat direction for youth and adults, and catechists\u2019 instruction. Maryrose has served as Formation Director for Secular Franciscans, as a Certified Spiritual Director, and as a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant\u00ae. She is an accomplished public speaker and an experienced &#8220;Master of Ceremonies.&#8221; Maryrose has a Master\u2019s degree in Pastoral Care &amp; Counseling and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Ministry. For the last 12 years, Maryrose has been actively participating and serving in an Intentional Catholic Community in Wilmington Delaware, Palmyra, NJ and serves as a presider for Dignity Philadelphia. In addition, Maryrose creates and officiates custom ceremonies for those who do not have a church affiliation or are not welcome in a church, and she has specialized in same-sex weddings and civil unions. Maryrose can be reached at Maryrosepetrizzo@gmail.com.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Reverend<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Wilmington, Delaware, USA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:\u00a0<\/strong>2013 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2014<br data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1419\" \/><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1441\"><br \/>\nCommunity: New Jerusalem Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1441\">Community Contact:<\/strong> maryrosepetrizzo@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p>Meeting Format: Both (in person and Zoom)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Michelle (Chava) Redonnet\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Michelle (Chava) Redonnet<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div 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url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mary-Grace-Crowley-Koch-1-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mary-Grace-Crowley-Koch-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mary-Grace-Crowley-Koch-1-300x300.jpg 300w, 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vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/wendi-stienburg.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/wendi-stienburg.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/wendi-stienburg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/wendi-stienburg-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">EASTERN REGION<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Wendi Steinberg<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"514\">Wendi Steinberg was ordained a Roman Catholic Woman Priest in 2024 and is commissioned and endorsed by the Federation of Christian Ministries (FCM, 2025). A member of Compassion Circle, Wendi serves through preaching, sacramental ministry, and spiritual formation.<\/p>\n<p>As Director of Spiritual Care, Education and Ethics at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA, Wendi leads a team of 19 dedicated to holistic care. She is the health system Chair of both the Ethics Committee and Institutional Review Board for research. A recipient of the Department of Defense Patriotic Employer Award (2022), Wendi has secured over $1 million in grants to advance Clinical Chaplain Education in underserved rural communities. She is a Board-Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains and an ACPE Certified Educator.<\/p>\n<p>Wendi is an experienced Yin Yoga practitioner, burgeoning acrylic and watercolor painter, avid wildlife photographer, and devoted vermiculturist composting with worms as a small act of love for a sustainable world. For Wendi, tending the earth and tending the human spirit are part of the same sacred calling.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Reverend <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Virginia Beach, VA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:\u00a0<\/strong>2023 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2024<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_8e09cc6b via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div 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data-end=\"447\">I find great joy in serving as priest and co-pastor, together with Dianne Willman, for the Ru\u2019ha Faith Community. This inclusive, welcoming, and vibrant community is my focus and the heart of my ministry.<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"589\">Within RCWP\u2013South Africa, I serve as the Public Officer for our nonprofit organization, where I represent the organisation for tax purposes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"850\">In my local Cape Town community, I volunteer as a Trauma Volunteer with the Community Intervention Centre, offering support to those in crisis. Beyond my ministry and volunteer work, my grandchildren and family are a constant source of delight and relaxation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Reverend <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:\u00a0<\/strong>2025 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community:\u00a0<\/strong>Ru&#8217;ha Faith Community<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1441\">Community Contact:<\/strong> ruhacommunity@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Format:\u00a0<\/strong>Zoom<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Dianne Willman\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Dianne Willman<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dianne-Willman--1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dianne-Willman--1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dianne-Willman--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dianne-Willman--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dianne-Willman-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">INTERNATIONAL<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Dianne Willman<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"448\">Dianne Willman has felt called by God to serve as priest since childhood. She was ordained in January 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Catholic since birth, Dianne has actively been engaged in her faith life and is drawn to a ministry on the margins especially by sharing the Eucharist in a contemplative inclusive way. Dianne is also a South African lawyer. She has a strong sense of justice and as a prosecutor feels she can speak for victims of crime. As a trainer, she empowers prosecutors from all over Africa. Dianne holds a masters degree in law and a masters in philosophy (theology). Dianne facilitates reflection days and accompanies others in spiritual direction. She and Rev Maryanne von Essen co-pastor a growing international community intentionally named Ru&#8217;ha which is the Aramaic name for Spirit and has a feminine root in Aramaic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Advocate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon: <\/strong>2018 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Community:\u00a0<\/strong>Ru&#8217;ha Faith Community<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1441\">Community Contact:<\/strong> ruhacommunity@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting 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style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">GREAT WATERS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Carmella \u201cCookie\u201d Cicirelli<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Katherine Elsner\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Katherine Elsner<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">GREAT WATERS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Katherine Elsner<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Dan Frachey\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Dan Frachey<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Maryanne-von-Essen-1-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Maryanne-von-Essen-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Maryanne-von-Essen-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Maryanne-von-Essen-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Maryanne-von-Essen-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">GREAT WATERS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Dan Frachey<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"448\">Dan\u2019s priesthood is animated by his spiritual direction practice, home masses and a blessed variety of opportunities to preach in numerous area churches. Flowing from his Masters in Pastoral Studies (2009) and Certificate in Spiritual Direction (2010) at the Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, he has done parish ministry and retreats before serving as Program Director for the (former) Chiara Center in Springfield, Illinois. While not currently with any community, Dan invests his energy in anti-racism work, interfaith community building, the UNITED Open &amp; Affirming faith communities and his monthly visits to offer spiritual support to those at the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center. When not actively engaged in ministry, Dan plays trombone in the pit orchestras for local theatrical productions, tends his gardens and makes lots of homemade jelly. For over 35 years, he has been blessed to live with his wife Sherry as they support and celebrate their adult children Nicolas and Clare.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Reverend <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location: <\/strong>Rochester, IL<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:\u00a0<\/strong>2023 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> dfrachey.wixsite.com\/website<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_8e09cc6b via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Paula Hoeffer (Bishop)\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Paula Hoeffer (Bishop)<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paula-Ivory-Hoeffer-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paula-Ivory-Hoeffer-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paula-Ivory-Hoeffer-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paula-Ivory-Hoeffer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Paula-Ivory-Hoeffer.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">GREAT WATERS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Paula Hoeffer<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"475\">Paula Ivory Hoeffer serves the Resurrection Community in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is busy presiding at home masses, baptizing, anointing the sick, and being present to those who feel lost or marginalized. She is a former Sister of Notre Dame de Namur and graduate of the University of Dayton. She taught for 32 years as a Catholic educator, which has given her the wonderful opportunity to travel extensively worldwide through student exchanges. Paula is happily married for over 50 years to Ed, her supportive and loving husband. She has three daughters who keep her alive and energized, and nine beloved grandchildren. She never imagined that she would become a woman priest or bishop, but received a definite call in prayer and has responded humbly and enthusiastically.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Bishop Paula Hoeffer\/<span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Rev. Paula Ivory Hoeffer<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location: <\/strong>Cincinnati, Ohio, USA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon: <\/strong>2013 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2014<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Bishop:\u00a0<\/strong>2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:paula.hoeffer@gmail.com\">paula.hoeffer@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>Community:<\/strong> Resurrection Community<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Type:<\/strong> Zoom<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Eileen Mathy\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Eileen Mathy<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">GREAT WATERS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Eileen Mathy<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Elsie McGrath\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Elsie McGrath<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">GREAT WATERS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Elsie McGrath<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_8e09cc6b via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Judith McKloskey\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Judith McKloskey<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">GREAT WATERS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Judith McKloskey<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Marty Meyer-Gad\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Marty Meyer-Gad<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">GREAT WATERS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Marty Meyer-Gad<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Mary Ellen Robertson\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Mary Ellen Robertson<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">GREAT WATERS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Mary Ellen Robertson<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_8e09cc6b via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Kathryn Rolenc\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Kathryn Rolenc<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">GREAT WATERS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Kathryn Rolenc<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Susan Russell\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Susan Russell<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dianne-Willman-1-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dianne-Willman-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dianne-Willman-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dianne-Willman-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dianne-Willman-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">GREAT WATERS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Susan Russell<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Susan M. Russell has been a social worker since 2004 and opened her private practice , Heart Centered Health and Wellness, LLC, in 2024. She is certified as a gender affirming social worker through the World Professional Association for Transgender Health and volunteers with a local LGBTQIA+ support group.<\/p>\n<p>She has an Master of Arts in Theology from John Carroll University and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Akron. She is a member of the Community of Saint Bridget in Brecksville, Ohio, where she serves on the liturgy committee and presides with other members of her community. She formed another faith community in 2025, In the Footsteps of Rabboni, with the intention of offering masses in her home and community.<\/p>\n<p>Susan has several fitness certifications (personal trainer, group fitness, yoga teacher, and USAT Level One triathlon coach) and has completed several sprint triathlons. She lives in Medina Ohio with her black Labrador, Joey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Clinical Social Worker<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Medina, Ohio<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:\u00a0<\/strong>2022<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2023<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community:\u00a0<\/strong>Community of Saint Bridget<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1441\">Community Contact:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.communityofstbridget.org\/worship-aids<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website\/social media: <\/strong>https:\/\/russellstrong.com\/<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Format:\u00a0<\/strong>Both (In person and zoom)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Martina (Tina) Thompson\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Martina (Tina) Thompson<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">GREAT WATERS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Martina (Tina) Thompson<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_8e09cc6b via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Susan Vaickauski\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Susan Vaickauski<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">GREAT WATERS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Susan Vaickauski<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Kathy Vandenberg\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Kathy Vandenberg<\/span><\/button><div 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i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span 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class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">HOLY MARGINS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Kathleen Bellefeuille-Rice<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Kathleen has felt called to the priesthood since she was seven years old. She received her early formation in radical Catholicism from her time at the Catholic Worker, from working in her large vegetable garden, and from raising her two children. Years of training as a catechist, specializing in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, strengthened her love of scripture, liturgy, sacraments and celebration. Kathleen was ordained a deacon in 2012, received her Masters in Religious Education from Graduate Theological Foundation in 2013, and was ordained a priest in 2014. She is also a graduate from the Seminary of the Wild Earth with a certificate as a Wild Guide (2025). She enjoys exploring the interplay between nature, scripture, liturgy and the liturgical year. If not crafting a liturgy, you will often find her in the garden or hiking and camping with her husband in the forest. In 2026 she was ordained as Bishop of the Region for the Holy Margins of Roman Catholic Women Priests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Rev. Kathleen Bellefeuille-Rice<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Olympia, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:\u00a0<\/strong>2012<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2014<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Bishop:\u00a0<\/strong>2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community: <\/strong>Holy Wisdom Inclusive Catholic Community and The Catholic Church of the Beatitudes<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1441\">Community Contact:<\/strong> kbr.urbanfarmer@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Format:\u00a0<\/strong>Both (In person and zoom)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Jeannette Bertarlan Love\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Jeannette Bertarlan Love<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">HOLY MARGINS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Jeannette Bertarlan Love<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Jeannette Bertalan Love was ordained a deacon on Aug. 28, 2010, and a Roman Catholic Womanpriest on September 12, 2010. For nineteen years Jeannette was a member of the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart. While there, she studied theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Darlington School of Theology in New Jersey. She was ordained a priest and then a bishop in the Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch (not under Rome) and served the Archbishops and aided in the development of the Church for eleven years. Jeannette also attended the University of Creation Spirituality founded by Matthew Fox in Oakland, CA and received a Master\u2019s Degree awarded by Naropa University in Boulder, CO. Jeannette worked at La Casa de Maria Retreat Center in Santa Barbara as Program Coordinator and then Conference Coordinator for nine years. While there she met Suzanne Dunn, SFCC and learned about the Sisters for Christian Community and after a two year preparation time, became a vowed member. She is currentlty living in Community with Suzanne Dunn, RCWP and was with her when she began the Beatitudes Community. Presently, Jeannette is Pastor of the Catholic Church of the Beatitudes in Santa Barbara, CA. During her time at La Casa she trained as a Spiritual Director, and offers opportunities for Spiritual Direction, facilitates a weekly Centering Prayer Group, and is commissioned to give the Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> MA<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Carpinteria, CA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:\u00a0<\/strong>2010<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2010<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community: <\/strong>Catholic Church of the Beatitudes<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1949\"><b>Website: <\/b>https:\/\/www.beatitudes-sb.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1972\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong> jenblove9@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Format:\u00a0<\/strong>Both (In person and zoom)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_8e09cc6b via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Nancy Corran\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Nancy Corran<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" 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class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Mary Grace Crowley-Koch began her walk toward priesthood at age 4 when she engaged her nursery school playmates in Eucharistic celebrations. She was taught by the Adrian Dominicans for 12 years and entered that community. While completing her MA in Theology at St. John\u2019s University in Collegeville, MN, and serving as a pastoral associate at several parishes, she continued to feel the Spirit nudge. First to marriage and after Angela and Brian were on their life path, the ordination nudge returned. An opportunity to work as a hospice chaplain was offered to her and she again felt the validation of her call to priesthood from the persons she served and blessed. She and her married priest husband, Ron, also initiated a small faith community which has been meeting monthly for 30 years. A final nudge came as she and Ron, ministered to couples with RC based spirituality who wanted to get married outside the RC church building venue. Mary Grace believes in the constant call of the Spirit of the Living God to \u201cdo a new thing.\u201d Following her call to ordination, she continues to share her talents and gifts and has been blessed abundantly in the dance of love and service to God\u2019s people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Reverend<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Mount Prospect, Illinois<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:\u00a0<\/strong>2010 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2011<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Spirit of the Living God<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong> agraced12@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Style:<\/strong> In Person<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Nicholas T. de los Reyes\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Nicholas T. de los Reyes<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">HOLY MARGINS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Nicholas T. de los Reyes<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>October 13, 1946, born and baptized Catholic in New York, New York<\/li>\n<li>Raised in Wilmington, CA; Catholic Elementary and High School<\/li>\n<li>Joined the Oblates of Mary Immaculate; Philosophy and Theology degrees from Gregorian University, Rome, Italy<\/li>\n<li>Served as priest in the OMI Western Province, USA<\/li>\n<li>Requested dispensation from vows; married 1979; blessed with 6 children<\/li>\n<li>Professional education: University of Santa Clara and International College of LA, multiple professional certifications<\/li>\n<li>Theology shaped by Vatican II and belief in Ecclesia Semper Reformanda<\/li>\n<li>Currently mostly retired; blessed with a gracious wife, fascinating adult children, and 10 grandchildren who provide an optimistic glimpse of the future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage, Family, Child Counselor<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Long Beach, CA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 1972<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 1973<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website\/social media:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1099\">nick.delosreyes@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Community:<\/strong> Magdala Catholic Community<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1441\">Community Contact: <\/strong>MagdalaCommunity@groups.io<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Format:\u00a0<\/strong>Zoom<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_8e09cc6b via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Suzanne Dunn\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Suzanne Dunn<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">HOLY MARGINS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Suzanne Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Suzanne Dunn. Sfcc, (Sister for Christian Community) is currently Pastor Emerita of the Catholic Church of the Beatitudes in Santa Barbara, California. She recently celebrated her 85th birthday. She resides in Carpinteria, Ca. with another member of her religious community, Sr. Jeannette Love. Suzanne holds an MA in Religious Studies from Seattle University and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Fielding Institute. She served as a Pastoral Associate at St. Joseph\u2019s Parish in Carpinteria, Ca. for 5 years. Then she began the program of studies to become an ordained Roman Catholic Womanpriest. She was ordained a Roman Catholic Woman Priest on September 7, 2008. Suzanne founded the Catholic Church of the Beatitudes and served as its pastor until 2016 when she retired at the age of 75. Currently, Suzanne is offering Spiritual Direction, visiting sick members of the Beatitude Community in need of an anointing and Eucharist, and assisting Jeannette Love, current Pastor, at liturgies and other liturgical functions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Dr. Dunn<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Carpinteria, CA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2008<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2008<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website\/social media:<\/strong> https:\/\/beatitudes-sb.org\/<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community:<\/strong> Catholic Church of the Beatitudes<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1441\">Community Contact: <\/strong><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1535\">dunnsuzanne323@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Format:<\/strong> Both (In person and zoom)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Christine Fahrenbach\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Christine Fahrenbach<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/christine-fahrenbach.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/christine-fahrenbach.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/christine-fahrenbach-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/christine-fahrenbach-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">HOLY MARGINS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Christine Fahrenbach<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Continuing to work as a licensed psychologist, Chris convenes a Eucharistic Community known as Santa Sofia which provides support for Bread and Roses, a Catholic Worker community based in Santa Cruz County. She has created a walking labyrinth (Mary\u2019s Way) that is open to guests seeking quiet, a meditation walk or time in the outdoors; also welcomes and leads day groups for spiritual practice. A musician since childhood she studies music and writes liturgical music and chants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Rev. Dr. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christine Fahrenbach<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Santa Cruz, CA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2011<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2014<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website\/social media:<\/strong> https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=1g41sUfHf9sr_TRzWPT8B_1Ab4wWHqOn4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community:<\/strong> Santa Sofia Inclusive Catholic Community<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1441\">Community Contact:<\/strong> cmfahrenbach@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Format:<\/strong> In person<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Christine Haider-Winnett\" 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url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">HOLY MARGINS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Christine Haider-Winnett<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_8e09cc6b via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Donna Marie Johnson-Smith\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Donna Marie 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no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Donna-Marie-Johnson-Smith.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Donna-Marie-Johnson-Smith.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Donna-Marie-Johnson-Smith-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Donna-Marie-Johnson-Smith-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">HOLY MARGINS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Donna Marie Johnson-Smith<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Donna Johnson-Smith was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon, in 1951. She went through Catholic grade school at Sacred Heart Academy and St. Philip Neri. After graduating from high school, she entered the convent at 19 with the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Donna was a member of the community for 14 years, during which time she finished her undergraduate work in psychology. She worked at St. Joseph&#8217;s Children&#8217;s Home in Spokane and also taught at a Catholic school for 3 years. After deciding teaching was not for her, she went back to school and got a master&#8217;s in psychology from Santa Clara University and did individual counseling. After leaving religious life in 1985, Donna moved back to Portland and continued working in counseling. Donna met her first wife, Joy, and was married for 28 years, before Joy sadly passed away. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Pacific University in 1998 and worked as a clinical psychologist until her retirment. Donna met her second wife, Janis (an Episcopal priest) and they&#8217;ve been married for 6 years. Donna was ordained a priest for RCWP in 2022 and ministers with the Holy Wisdom Inclusive Catholic Community in Washington State.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Rev. Dr. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donna Marie Johnson-Smith<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Lacey, Washington, USA<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2021 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2022<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community:<\/strong> Holy Wisdom<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1441\">Community Contact:<\/strong> psydmsmith@gmail.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Format:<\/strong> Both (In person and zoom)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Christopher Kanowitz\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Christopher Kanowitz<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chris-Kanowitz.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chris-Kanowitz.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chris-Kanowitz-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Chris-Kanowitz-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">HOLY MARGINS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Christopher Kanowitz<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Chris Kanowitz (he\/him) is from Reno, Nevada. His parents are Morris and Aida, and he has a younger sister, Leslie. Chris was canonically ordained a priest for the Diocese of Reno in 2017 and served three parish communities. He also lived for a time as a hermit at the Carmelite monastery in Reno. During his time of ministry in the diocese, Chris struggled to help create communities where all could truly be welcomed unconditionally. After 7 years as an institutional cleric, he was received into the Region for the Holy Margins of RCWP. Chris helped co-found and currently serves on the leadership team of Living Water Inclusive Catholic Community in Seattle, is a practitioner in the Tiger Mountain Sangha (Buddhist meditation community) which practices in the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, is an Associate in the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, and is also a member of the Co-Dependents Anonymous Fellowship. Chris is a certified Death Midwife and hopes to study Kabbalah one day. He currently lives in Ellensburg with his partner, Jonathan, their little girl, Lila, their pet rabbit and their four dogs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Rev. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christopher Kanowitz<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Seattle, Washington, USA<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2016 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2017<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Living Water Inclusive Catholic Community<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"http:\/\/seattleinclusivecatholic.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seattleinclusivecatholic.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:chris@seattleinclusivecatholic.org\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">chris@seattleinclusivecatholic.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Format:<\/strong> In person<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Suzanne Knapp\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Suzanne Knapp<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" 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vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">HOLY MARGINS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Suzanne Knapp<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_8e09cc6b via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Maureen Mancuso\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Maureen Mancuso<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" 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vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Maureen-Rose-Mancuso-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Maureen-Rose-Mancuso-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Maureen-Rose-Mancuso-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Maureen-Rose-Mancuso-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Maureen-Rose-Mancuso.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">HOLY MARGINS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Maureen Mancuso<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Maureen is an ordained Roman Catholic Womanpriest (RCWP-USA). She received her M.Div. from the Jesuit School of Theology at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA. In addition, she holds a teaching credential in English. Her areas of emphasis is Feminist Liberation theology, social justice and the emergent field of eco-theology. Maureen has been a high school theology teacher, Campus Minister, hospital chaplain and liturgist giving workshops on both the local and national level. She was pastor of St. Hildegard\u2019s Inclusive Catholic Community from 2015- 2020. Currently, is an officer of the Board of Directors Circle for RCWP-USA.<\/p>\n<p>Maureen is a published writer and poet. Presently, she is a contributing writer to This Is My Body found on Substack.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"854\">Professional Title:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Rev. Maureen Mancuso<\/span><br \/>\n<br data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"877\" \/><strong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"890\">Location:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">San Ramon, CA. USA<\/span><br \/>\n<br data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"921\" \/><strong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"941\">Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2011 | <strong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"969\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2013<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Rosa Manriquez\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Rosa Manriquez<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" 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vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">HOLY MARGINS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span 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style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Adina Meyer\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Adina Meyer<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Annie-Girresch-1-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Annie-Girresch-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Annie-Girresch-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Annie-Girresch-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Annie-Girresch-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">HOLY MARGINS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Adina Meyer<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Adina Meyer entered the Catholic Church in 1989 and spent many years as an RCIA teacher and cantor. She compartmentalized her call to ministry until 2013 when she attended her first inclusive Mass while at the SOA Vigil in Fort Benning, Georgia. Seeing a woman at the altar opened up a flood of emotions for her, and she recognized her own vocation to the priesthood.<\/p>\n<p>In 2019, she quit her job as a high school humanities and religion teacher in order to attend Portland Seminary full time, where she graduated with an M.Div. in 2024. She helped found Living Water Inclusive Catholic Community in Seattle in 2022. She was ordained a deacon in 2023 and a priest in 2024. In 2025, Adina was ordained as an authorized minister in the United Church of Christ, and now serves as the pastor of Keystone Congregational UCC while continuing to serve Living Water as one of their priests. The two congregations worship together on the fifth Sunday of the month.<\/p>\n<p>She is married to husband Matthew and has two children \u2013 Rowan and Jack, and one grandchild, Zara.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Rev. Adina Meyer<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Seattle, WA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2023 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seattleinclusivecatholic.org\">www.seattleinclusivecatholic.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Social Media:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100083095282306\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1398\">www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100083095282306<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Community:<\/strong> Living Water Inclusive Catholic Community<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1441\">Community Contact:<\/strong> junia@seattleinclusivecatholic.org<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Format:<\/strong> In person<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Mary Alice Nolan\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Mary Alice Nolan<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mary-Alice-Nolan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mary-Alice-Nolan.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mary-Alice-Nolan-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/mary-Alice-Nolan-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">HOLY MARGINS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Mary Alice Nolan<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Mary Alice Nolan is the 4th of six children raised in Denver Colorado. A cradle Catholic and educated from Kindergarten through her Bachelors in Nursing in Catholic Institutions. Working with the Migrant Farmworkers early on in her career and then spending the last 30 years in nursing in Cancer Centers with a focus on end-of life has exposed her to many social justice issues. But the ultimate injustice of denying women, and many others, a place at the table for Mass, propelled her to compete her theology degree at the Jesuit School of Theology at Santa Clara University.<\/p>\n<p>Ordained in 2016 in San Francisco and ministering to the Sophia In Trinity community enlightened her Spiritual life and allowed her to fulfill the goal of welcoming all to the Table of God. As her devoted friend and mentor Maria Eitz said: \u201cBeing called to the priesthood, is \u201ca challenge, an honor, a mission , a responsibility; it is speaking for all the women throughout history who were denied by the institutional church, the hierarchy, to serve at the Table of God.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Mary Alice Nolan, MS, RN, MTh<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> San Rafael, CA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2015<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2016<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div 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vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Victoria-Rue.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Victoria-Rue.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Victoria-Rue-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Victoria-Rue-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">HOLY MARGINS<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Victoria Rue<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Victoria Rue, M.Div., Ph.D. was ordained a priest in 2005 on the St. Lawrence Seaway. She founded Sophia in Trinity in San Francisco in 2009. She retired from that community in 2013. She was a Hospice Chaplin, 2008\u20142012. Dr. Rue lectured in Comparative Religious Studies and Women\u2019s Studies at San Jose State University, 2004\u20142021. She is now Emerita. Theatre has always been Victoria\u2019s ministry. She has written and directed plays for over 50 years on both coasts. In 2018\/19 Dr. Rue was a Fulbright Scholar at Dar al Kalima University, Bethlehem, Palestine. There she interviewed Christians and Muslims on the subject of Mary\/Maryam and created\/directed the play, \u201cMaryam, A Woman of Bethlehem.\u201d It premiered in Bethlehem and toured Palestine through the US State Dept. In 2022 the play and actresses came to the US and performed at the Hammer Theatre in San Jose, CA\/youtube. Her most recent plays are \u201cMary and Maryam, a Conversation\u201d (performed in churches with collaborating mosques in the Bay Area and Santa Barbara), and \u201cVoices from the Silenced: Pre-Roe Stories\u201d (made into a film: www.voicesfromthesilenced.com). Victoria\u2019s spouse of thirty-six years is Dr. Kathryn Poethig. They met while studying at Union Theological Seminary in NYC and presently live in Walnut Creek, CA.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Rev. Dr. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victoria Rue<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Walnut Creek, CA, USA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2004 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2005<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website\/social media:<\/strong> www.victoriarue.com<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Joanna Truelson\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Joanna Truelson<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" 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Whalen<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Amina Jessy Wolf\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Amina Jessy Wolf<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div 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vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Annie-Girresch-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Annie-Girresch-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Annie-Girresch-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Annie-Girresch-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Annie-Girresch.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">MIDWEST REGION<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Annie Girresch<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Annie (she\/her) grew up a cradle Catholic with a love of ritual and the spiritual life. She started creating liturgies for social change as a Catholic high school student. In college, she studied to become a lay leader in the church\u2014but quickly hit the \u201cstained glass ceiling,\u201d growing disillusioned with church patriarchy and homophobia. This sent her wandering in the wilderness a while, devoting herself to the Earth and the wisdom of her own body. She re-emerged into the Catholic lineage as a seminarian at Eden Theological Seminary, completing her M.Div. in 2021. Annie is a devout animist on a pluralist path, blending Catholicism with wisdom of contemporary Earth-based and shamanic teachers. She is a queer person devoted to Divine Eros. In priesthood, she tends the seeds of a healed future where human beings once again live in balance with one another and this wild, fragrant Earth. Annie has served professionally as a hospice chaplain, union\/community organizer, and church program director. She is a spiritual director and death doula. She likes sharing her ideas through writing and aspires to publish. She loves dance and adores her niblings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Spiritual Director, Death Doula &amp; Grief Tender<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Oakland, CA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2024 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website\/social media:<\/strong> reclaimingspirit.substack.com<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Rosemarie Henzler\" type=\"button\"><span 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has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">MIDWEST REGION<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Alice Iaquinta<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Attended St. Frances de Sales Catholic Seminary. Earned the Master of Divinity Degree in June 2006. After ordination co-pastored a community with five married priests, before establishing the Mary of Magdala, Apostle to the Apostles community in 2010 in Milwaukee WI. Co-pastored it with a married priest until June, 2024. Founded the Body of Christ, Blessed Community house church December, 2024, also in Milwaukee. Taught college for four decades prior to ordination. Mother of three, grandmother of five and great grandmother of three. Single since 1994. Avid gardener, social justice advocate and life-long learner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Rev. Alice Marie Iaquinta<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> West Bend, Wisconsin<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2007 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2007<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community:<\/strong> Body of Christ, Blessed Community<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Format:<\/strong> In person<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_8e09cc6b via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Mary Kay Kusner\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Mary Kay Kusner<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" style=\"--title-color:var(--color-content-heading);--title-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg-alt);--content-color:var(--color-content-text);--content-bg-color:var(--color-content-bg);--popup-width:600px;--popup-padding:5%;\"><button aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"w-popup-closer\" type=\"button\"><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-box animation_fadeIn closerpos_outside without_title\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-h\"><div class=\"w-popup-box-content\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_2e23b861 height_medium with_img\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"1682\" data-img-height=\"745\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sub-banner.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mary-Kay-Kusner-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mary-Kay-Kusner-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mary-Kay-Kusner-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mary-Kay-Kusner-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Mary-Kay-Kusner.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">MIDWEST REGION<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Mary Kay Kusner<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Since my ordination in 2010, I&#8217;ve had a faith community that now meets only on Zoom. This gives us broader attendance for many who are not local. We use a model where everyone has a voice and can participate in decision-making and liturgy. Every Sunday, we alternate between having a Eucharist Liturgy and then doing a check-in and Liturgy of the Word. Join us at 4:00pm by going to our website: www.fullcircleic.com.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m the proud mother of four adults with three grandkids so far! My spouse and I are now retired and enjoying the freedom to travel. We also love to read, garden and host gatherings. I raise monarch butterflies in the summer and paint rock mandalas as often as possible.<\/p>\n<p>After working for over 30 years as both a hospice and palliative care chaplain, I&#8217;m currently a Certified Death Doula. Using my past experiences in healthcare, I get to help others talk about death and dying. I now facilitate Death Cafes for staff at the University of Iowa Healthcare and their PA and nursing students. My hope is that everyone gets to create their own Death Plan so their transition is what they want it to be.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Rev. Mary Kay Kusner<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Iowa City, IA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2009 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2010<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community:<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Full Circle Catholic Community <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deatheducationcenter.com\">www.deatheducationcenter.com <\/a>| <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fullcircleic.com\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">www.fullcircleic.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Format:\u00a0<\/strong>Zoom<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Ruth Lindstedt\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Ruth 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vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Angela-Meyers-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Angela-Meyers-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Angela-Meyers-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Angela-Meyers-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Angela-Meyers.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">MIDWEST REGION<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Angela Nevitt Meyer<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Angela Nevitt Meyer was ordained a deacon in 2019 and a priest in 2021. She holds a BA from Butler University, an MA in Religion with emphasis in Biblical Studies from Earlham School of Religion, and a Master of Public Health from Boston University.<\/p>\n<p>Angela serves as co-pastor of Brownsburg Inclusive Catholic Community alongside Bishop Nancy Meyer \u2014 a hybrid community gathering in person and via Zoom, featured in FutureChurch&#8217;s Pentecost Project (https:\/\/futurechurch.org\/brownsburg-inclusive-catholic-community). Her ministry is rooted in liberationist and feminist theology, attentive to the holy realities of God-with-us and the collective flourishing of life on earth as it is in heaven. Deeply influenced by the human rights framework of reproductive justice, her ministry is grounded in reimagining ways of being church together that dismantle systems of oppression and nurture collective wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>Her own motherhood and work alongside infants and families in crisis have shaped her theology \u2014 deepening her conviction that every child is precious, every family deserves the dignity of a safe and healthy environment, and that the practices of religion and public health are intimately tied.<\/p>\n<p>Angela is bilingual (English\/Spanish), collaborates with Catholics for Choice and Women&#8217;s Ordination Worldwide, and serves on the Board of Trustees of FutureChurch.<\/p>\n<p>Her spouse and children are at the center of her world \u2014 shaping how she shows up every day. The women who have gone before her are her heroes. The generations who inherit the world we give them are her inspiration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Rev. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angela Nevitt Meyer<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Brownsburg, IN, USA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2019 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2021<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website\/social media:<\/strong> binclusivecatholiccommunity.org; <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1903\">https:\/\/medium.com\/@amnevitt<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Nancy L. 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Meyer<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Nancy L. Meyer was ordained a deacon in August 2009, a priest in May 2010, and a bishop in June 2014. Nancy is co-pastor of Brownsburg Inclusive Catholic Community in Brownsburg, Indiana. It is a Eucharistic Community that practices all sacraments for all peoples. It is inclusive of everyone as we reach out to all, no exclusions. The strong community spirit is evident as we strive to live the gospel message of love, justice and inclusion. Nancy participates in the Women Priest\u2019s community in the Indianapolis area as well. She is a spiritual director with a Master\u2019s in Spirituality from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, and a B.S. in Biology from Marian University. She also holds certificates in Theological Studies from Washington Theological Union and in Pastoral Family Life from the University of Mount St. Joseph. For 25 years, Nancy served as a pastoral associate in a Roman Catholic parish, where she worked with RCIA, marriage preparation, women\u2019s spirituality, outreach, and refugees, especially those from Sudan. As a Sister of St. Francis, she taught in secondary schools and served as vocation-formation director. She is bishop emerita of the Midwest region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Bishop Emerita<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Brownsburg, Indiana, USA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2009<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2010<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Bishop:\u00a0<\/strong>2014<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community:<\/strong> Brownsburg Inclusive Catholic Community<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Contact: <\/strong>binclusivecatholiccommunity.org<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meeting Format:\u00a0<\/strong>Both (In person and zoom)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div 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class=\"w-text-value\">Barbara West<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_8e09cc6b via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Linda Wilcox\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Linda Wilcox<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(0,0,0,0.85);\"><\/div><div class=\"w-popup-wrap layout_fullscreen\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-label=\"Popup\" 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vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Blank-Card_RCWP-Branded-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_dbc9559e has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">MIDWEST REGION<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Linda Wilcox<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_2eec13b6 via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h2 class=\"w-text us_custom_cc40fb00 us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Western Region:<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_f73f4019\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Click on each member&#8217;s name to access their biography and additional information.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_8e09cc6b via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-popup w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><button class=\"w-popup-trigger type_btn w-btn us-btn-style_6\" aria-label=\"Merlene Olivia Doko (Bishop emerita)\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Merlene Olivia Doko (Bishop emerita)<\/span><\/button><div class=\"w-popup-overlay\" 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class=\"w-text-value\">WESTERN REGION<\/span><\/span><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_f651740b has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Merlene Olivia Doko<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Having retired as regional bishop in 2017, Olivia is serving as a temporary liaison person to the RCWP-USA National Bishops&#8217; Circle until such time as her region is able to elect a new presiding bishop. In the past,she served her region not only as Bishop, but also as Administrator, and Program Coordinator. She holds an MA in Theology from Regis University, Denver. She has been married to Slavo Doko.for 63 years, is the mother of two sons and the grandmother of three grandsons.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_cb8ab80a has_text_color us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\">Professional Title:<\/strong> Olivia Doko, MA &#8211; Bishop Emerit<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">Location:<\/strong> Pismo Beach, California, USA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Deacon:<\/strong> 2006 | <strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1354\">Ordained Priest:<\/strong> 2006<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ordained Bishop:<\/strong> 2010<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1441\">Community Contact:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:merlene.doko68@gmail.com\">merlene.doko68@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column 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class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Donnieau Snyder<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_62e46706 height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_2eec13b6 via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:22px;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h2 class=\"w-text us_custom_cc40fb00 us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">In Memoriam<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_6b70f23e us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claudia Nora Adamson (Great Waters)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maureen Andrew (Eastern Region)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Judy Beaumont (Eastern Region)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beverly Bingle (Great Waters)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ruth Broeski (Western Region)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Janine Denomme (Great Waters)<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patricia Fresen (Bishop, mother of the RCWP-USA movement)<br \/>\n<\/span>Claire Gareau (Eastern Region)<br \/>\nAlta Jacko (Great Waters)<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marybeth McBryan (Great Waters)<br \/>\n<\/span>Regina Nicolosi (Midwest and Western Regions)<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kathleen Nuccio (Midwest Region, support member)<br \/>\n<\/span>Josie Petermeier (Midwest Region)<br \/>\nMary Ann Schoettly (Eastern Region)<br \/>\nAnn Searing (Eastern Region)<br \/>\nCatherine Shinn (Great Waters)<br \/>\nRod Stephens (Holy Margins)<br \/>\nMary Styne (Midwest Region)<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dick West (Midwest Region, support member)<br \/>\n<\/span>Mary Qin P (Eastern Region)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_84041237 via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_04939d3c us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Every Ministry and Worshipping Community 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_d9d2068f height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_4eb0a6fd via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-text us_custom_8cf7cbba has_text_color us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">LIVING THE CALL<\/span><\/span><\/div><h2 class=\"w-text us_custom_d8826f1f us_animate_this\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Stories of Faith in Action<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_97211b9f us_animate_this\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Across continents and communities, womenpriests and members are celebrating sacraments, building inclusive parishes, and advocating for equality.<br \/>\nThese are stories of courage, community, and commitment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_b19f3526 via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-grid us_post_list type_grid layout_259 cols_3 preload_style_spinner with_css_animation\" id=\"us_post_list_i983\" style=\"--columns:3;--gap:14px;\"><style>@media (max-width:1024px){#us_post_list_i983{--columns:2!important}}@media 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.usg_post_taxonomy_1{color:#3B455E!important;font-size:16px!important;letter-spacing:0.72px!important;font-family:figtree!important;font-weight:600!important;text-transform:uppercase!important}.layout_259 .usg_post_title_1{color:#3B455E!important;font-size:30px!important;line-height:1.2!important;letter-spacing:-0.8px!important;font-family:roca!important;font-weight:400!important;text-transform:capitalize!important}}<\/style><div class=\"w-grid-list\">\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-261 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-called-to-priesthood category-stories\" data-id=\"261\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 homestory-img us_animate_this has_height stretched\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/index.php\/annie-girresch\/\" aria-label=\"Annie Girresch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Annie-Girresch_Story-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Annie-Girresch_Story-1.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Annie-Girresch_Story-1-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_taxonomy usg_post_taxonomy_1 us_animate_this has_text_color style_simple color_link_inherit\"><a class=\"term-4 term-called-to-priesthood\" href=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/index.php\/category\/called-to-priesthood\/\">Called to Priesthood<\/a><b>, <\/b><a class=\"term-5 term-stories\" href=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/index.php\/category\/stories\/\">Stories<\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 us_animate_this has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/index.php\/annie-girresch\/\">Annie Girresch<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1 us_animate_this\">Some calls unfold over a lifetime. Annie Girresch reflects on the people, experiences, and moments of grace that led her to embrace&hellip;<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-262 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-called-to-priesthood category-stories\" data-id=\"262\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 homestory-img us_animate_this has_height stretched\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/index.php\/paula-hoeffer\/\" aria-label=\"Paula Hoeffer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Paula-Hoeffer_Story-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Paula-Hoeffer_Story-1.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Paula-Hoeffer_Story-1-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_taxonomy usg_post_taxonomy_1 us_animate_this has_text_color style_simple color_link_inherit\"><a class=\"term-4 term-called-to-priesthood\" href=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/index.php\/category\/called-to-priesthood\/\">Called to Priesthood<\/a><b>, <\/b><a class=\"term-5 term-stories\" href=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/index.php\/category\/stories\/\">Stories<\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"w-post-elm post_title usg_post_title_1 us_animate_this has_text_color color_link_inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/index.php\/paula-hoeffer\/\">Paula Hoeffer<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1 us_animate_this\">When Paula Hoeffer prayed, &#8220;Speak, God, your servant is listening,&#8221; she never expected to hear a call to the priesthood. Her story&hellip;<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item size_1x1 post-257 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-called-to-priesthood category-stories\" data-id=\"257\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-post-elm post_image usg_post_image_1 homestory-img us_animate_this has_height stretched\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/index.php\/eileen-difranco\/\" aria-label=\"Eillen DiFranco\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Eileen-DiFranco_Story.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Eileen-DiFranco_Story.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.romancatholicwomenpriests.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Eileen-DiFranco_Story-300x206.jpg 300w\" 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