Roman Catholic Women Priests Canada

• In the 1970s, Catholic women called to the priesthood believed their ordination would fulfill Vatican II documents calling for the Church to pay attention to the “signs of the times.”
• One by one, Episcopalian, Anglican, Lutheran, and other mainline protestant denominations opened their doors to women clergy.
• After decades of silence from the hierarchy, women realized that renewal required addressing more than just the issue of female priesthood—it required a shift in the entire structure.

The Danube Seven & Renewal

• 2002: The first seven women were ordained on the Danube River in June by male bishops.
• 2005: Nine ordinations took place on the St. Lawrence River in July.
• The movement created vital changes to hierarchical structures and clericalism, fostering a life-giving renewal.
• RCWP liturgies now embrace inclusive language, contemporary spiritual writings, and shared homilies with community participation.

Working Priests

Our priests are not salaried by an institution. They continue to earn a living in their secular professions while serving their communities.

• Work as spiritual care providers, lawyers, educators, and social workers.
• Practice contemplative listening with their communities.
• Share liturgy planning and social justice outreach with the congregation.
• Prioritize communal governance over institutional law.

The Story of LICCF

Beginning in 2022, LICCF’s name was officially registered with the Alberta Registries. We have been meeting for worship since May 1, 2022—the day after Teresa Hanlon’s priestly ordination.

Mass in the Library Theatre Gallery:
On the 3rd Sunday of every month, we celebrate an in-person Eucharist at the downtown Lethbridge Public Library at 11:00 AM.

Weekday Mass:
Since August 2022, we celebrate Eucharist in Teresa & Vincent’s home on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM.

First Communion