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The public talk went off without a hitch and Edwina spoke her truth exactly as planned. We effectively showed the diocese that bullying does not work to keep women quiet. Keep paying attention to future church policies because our work to hold them accountable continues.

June 1, 2007

Do Not Let Bishops Silence Catholic Women

Do Not Let Bishops Silence Catholic Women

🏆 Won — 1,971 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 19 years, 4 months ago
THIS PETITION IS CLOSED AND HAS BEEN SENT TO BISHOP OLMSTED AND EDWINA GATELEY. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CALL TO ACTION AND OUR WORK FOR A MORE JUST AND COMPASSIONATE CHURCH, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.cta-usa.org We support the voices of Catholic women! Last month Edwina Gateley, a Call To Action member and founder of the lay Volunteer Missionary Movement, was prepared to give a retreat to nuns in Phoenix, Arizona about the feminine dimensions of God in Christian tradition. Bishop Olmsted threatened to tape her talks at the eight-day retreat in order to monitor what she said. She courageously refused to allow the bishop\'s censorship to intrude on the spiritual space created for the women\'s gathering. In retaliation, the bishop mandated that the Franciscan Renewal Center cancel the retreat and they did. In the spirit of gospel justice, Call To Action/Arizona in coalition with the Arizona Center for Theological Studies will sponsor a public talk by Edwina Gateley in June to remind the bishop that he cannot silence women\'s voices in the church. No woman should have her voice silenced. For details about Edwina Gateley\'s public talk in Phoenix, contact CTA/AZ 480.970.4288. A copy of this petition will be sent to Edwina Gateley and Bishop Olmsted.

Updates

May 9, 2007

We hit one thousand signatures today. Please call the diocese office and tell them that women will not be silenced. Send this link to three people who believe in church reform.

Reached 1,000 supporters

May 6, 2007

May 5, 2007

The momentum behind this effort proves that people will not sit by while leaders attempt to silence women. Call your local parish office today to demand that they respect the right of women to speak in the church.

Reached 100 supporters

May 4, 2007

May 3, 2007

We are approaching one hundred signatures and need to push harder to show the Bishop that our movement is growing. Post the link to your Facebook page right now and text three friends to get them to sign before the end of the day.

6 Comments

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Patricia Hefferon
4 years ago Featured

This woman does phenomenal work and is a gift to us from our loving God. She will never be silenced!

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Theresa Verma
19 years ago Featured

I have followed her work for years and she is a true inspiration. The bishop needs to let go of this power trip and focus on actual faith.

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Pat Snyder
19 years ago Featured

Ridiculous behavior from the hierarchy. Let the women speak.

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Sarah Wade
19 years ago Featured

so tired of this happening in our diocese. keep speaking your truth edwina we are behind you all the way

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Tom Petersen
19 years ago Featured

WHAT IS THE BISHOP AFRAID OF?? Edwina has done nothing but serve the lord her whole life. Stop the censorship now.

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Mary Taylor
19 years ago Featured

The church needs to start listening to women instead of trying to control every single thing we say. Edwina is right to stand her ground.