In Loving Memory
Edward Francis Ryan
1947-2016
“From Withered Flowers to Seeds of Rebirth”
Ed Ryan, husband of Kathie Ryan, and a long-time friend of ARCWP passed away recently.
Ed believed in the ordination of women and encouraged Kathie on her journey to become a Roman Catholic Woman Priest.
As Kathie was studying and preparing for ordination, Ed was very excited about the study of progressive Christian theology.
Ed participated in the process with Kathie, as she often would read to Ed her preparation unit papers and theology books.
Ed encouraged Kathie to continue her education, going forward.
ARCWP has established a special memorial fund, supported by the donations given in honor of Ed Ryan; seed money, a place for those to begin their education in Progressive Christian and Feminist theology via “People’s Catholic Seminary.”
We will miss Ed.
Ed believed in the ordination of women and encouraged Kathie on her journey to become a Roman Catholic Woman Priest.
As Kathie was studying and preparing for ordination, Ed was very excited about the study of progressive Christian theology.
Ed participated in the process with Kathie, as she often would read to Ed her preparation unit papers and theology books.
Ed encouraged Kathie to continue her education, going forward.
ARCWP has established a special memorial fund, supported by the donations given in honor of Ed Ryan; seed money, a place for those to begin their education in Progressive Christian and Feminist theology via “People’s Catholic Seminary.”
We will miss Ed.
May the memory of his life provide new energies to one’s prophetic call;
nurturing new life, hope, and joy in the ongoing
renewal of the Catholic Church.
nurturing new life, hope, and joy in the ongoing
renewal of the Catholic Church.
Rev. Dr. Adele D. Jones
1927 – 2015
Rev. Dr. Adele Decker Jones died on April 22, 2015. She was instrumental in planning her own Memorial liturgy which was held on Saturday May 9th in Villa San Antonio Chapel, San Antonio, Texas. As a retirement home resident in San Antonio, Texas since 2009, Adele was friend, counselor and prayer companion to many even before she was ordained.
Her experience as wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother prepared her in her journey to priesthood. This journey began formally in 2008 when she connected with Bridget Mary Meehan, the ARCWP Bishop. She was already a Third Order Franciscan and had developed a private counseling practice and taught workshops, seminars, and retreats.
Adele completed her AA and her BA then later earned a Masters in Theological Studies earned in 1988 at the Oblate School of Theology in Texas and in 1991 she was the fourth woman to graduate from the Oblate School of Theology in 90 years with a MDiv degree. In 1997 she graduated from Garret Theological School of Northwestern University with a Doctor of Ministry Degree.
In the words of fellow priest Dr. Judith Lee, “It is one who seeks joy where there is disappointment and grief that has the courage to choose to become a woman priest . . . [We] went to San Antonio to minister to Adele . . . Instead she ministered to us and we came away immeasurably enriched, knowing that we had been in the holy presence of a woman of great wisdom, and joy.”
Her Funeral Liturgy closed with this blessing:
May God bless us as we go forth.
May the angels lead you into paradise, Adele,
May the martyrs come to welcome you and take you to the holy city,
The new and eternal Jerusalem. May choirs of angels welcome you and lead you into
the heart of God.
Adele was ordained a Roman Catholic Woman Priest with the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests on September 10, 2011 in Falls Church, Virginia.
Rick Sapp and Bridget Mary Meehan at First U.S. Bishops’ Ordination on April 19, 2009 in Santa Barbara, California
Rick Sapp, ARCWP Videographer and Supporter
1946-2015
Rick Sapp was the videographer for the first U.S. Bishop’s ordination in 2009. He also covered several major ordinations for ARCWP.
Rick passed away on 7/16/15. His funeral was held at St Thomas UMC in Manassas, VA. Our heartfelt prayers and condolences to his family especially Nancy, Katie, Robin and Talon.
Rick was the producer of GodTalk which aired on public access TV in Northern, Virginia for ten years. We are grateful for the gift of Rick’s dedication and time, in support of GodTalk; and shared vision of spiritual programming that built bridges of understanding between different faith traditions.
Rick’s enthusiasm for women’s equality and empowerment was evident in every production event and in every show aired.
“I will miss Rick but I also feel that his love and presence will be with me and with our movement forever.” Bridget Mary Meehan, 7/18/2015
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