Roman Catholic Womenpriests Serve the People of God

Katy Zatsick at Ordination
Liturgy on Feb. 6,2010

Judy Lee presides at Liturgy
in Joshua House in Ft. Myers, Florida

Frederick Buechner said--"our call is the place where our heart's deep desire meets the world's deep need?"

Surveys tell us that 10% of Americans are former Catholics. There are many baptized Catholics who no longer feel welcome in a Roman Catholic Parish. Roman Catholic Womehavpriests, like Judy Lee, are serving communities who love Jesus, their Catholic heritage, and
who seek a spiritual community where they are welcome and treated as the beloved of God. Pastor Judy works with the homeless in the Ft. Myers area. Contact Judy: judyabl@embarqmail.com


Each of us is called to love and serve to follow the Spirit's call in the depths of our hearts and to serve "the world's need." That is what it means for Christians to "become Christ" each day. Sometimes all it takes is a small act of kindness.

Sometimes, it is about listening to the "worry list" and offering comfort and prayer. While she was visiting her daughter in Florida, Katy Zatsick, one of our womenpriests fell and broke her leg in four places. She is in a rehabilitation facility near Tampa recovering from this serious injury. Her ministry now is one of presence and prayer for the staff who serve at the center. Aides who assist her in the daily tasks share their stories of faith and struggle in these difficult times. Katyhas set aside an hour in the afternoon as a special time of prayer for the staff and their intentions. This is the heart of ministry, loving in the heart of God. Contact Katy at katyrcwp@gmail.com

Bridget Mary Meehan, RCWP, sofiabmm@aol.com