Faith, Feminism, and Being Unfinished: The Question of Women’s Ordination

In a sequel to the first “Faith, Feminism, and Being Unfinished” event in 2018, the Georgetown University community gathers on DC Emancipation Day to explore the writings of moral theologian Anne E. Patrick, SNJM (1941-2016). A panel of theologians and thought-leaders will discuss her 1975 essay “A Conservative Case for the Ordination of Women.” The conversation is in part a response to the October 2022 release of the Vatican synod document “Enlarge the Space of Your Tent,” which reflects a global call for inclusivity, including expanded roles for women in the church.

The panel will be moderated by theologian and Women’s Center Associate Director Annie Selak, Ph.D. Sister Celeste Mokrzycki, SSJ, chaplain for the School of Health and the School of Nursing, will paint the movement of the Spirit among participants live during the event. Reception to follow.

This event is sponsored by Georgetown University’s Women’s Center, Gender+ Justice Initiative, Georgetown Women’s Alliance, Department of Theology and Religious Studies, Office of Mission & Ministry, and Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs.

Public Health Measures: This event will take place in-person and online at Georgetown University, which requires all in-person visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or to attest to having a medical or religious exemption from being vaccinated. All visitors attending in person must complete the COVID-19 visitor registration for this event.

Accessibility: Please email womenscenter@geogretown.edu by April 13 with any accessibility requests. A good-faith effort will be made to fulfill all requests made after this date. The live stream will be captioned and have an ESL interpreter.