Rev. Dr. Bridget Mary Meehan ARCWP - Professional Bio

Rev. Dr. Bridget Mary Meehan is a bishop in the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests (ARCWP) and a prophetic leader in the global movement for women’s equality in the Church. She is also a certified minister in the Federation of Christian Ministries, co-founder of People’s Catholic Seminary, and Dean of the Masters in Divinity and Doctor of Ministry programs at Global Ministries University. She holds a Doctorate in Ministry from Virginia Theological Seminary and a MA from Catholic University. Bridget Mary Meehan is a Sister For Christian Community, a conference speaker, consultant in women's spirituality and inner healing prayer. Her books have been published in different languages and are available at online retailers. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bridget-Mary-Meehan/author/B001HPS2IYref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Ordination and Leadership

• 2006 – Ordained as one of the first eight Roman Catholic Women Priests in the U.S.
• 2009 – Became one of the first four North American women ordained as bishops in Apostolic Succession.
• Since 2009 – Has presided at over 100 ordinations of women deacons and priests across the U.S. and internationally.
• 2024 – ordained 3 deacons and 3 priests at the historic “Ordination on the Tiber” in Rome, a landmark public witness for women’s ordination.
• 2025 – Celebrated with the community the episcopal ordination of Bishop Christina Moreira in Spain, a watershed moment for ARCWP in Europe.

ARCWP and the Women Priests Movement

ARCWP is part of the international Roman Catholic Women Priests movement, begun in 2002 with the ordination of seven women on the Danube River by an anonymous male bishop. The movement has now grown to approximately 300 members and 70 priest-led communities worldwide—in Europe, North and South America, and South Africa. Its mission is to embody a renewed priestly ministry rooted in justice, baptismal equality, and inclusive leadership.

Author and Speaker:

Dr. Meehan has written or co-authored around 20 books, weaving together spiritual practice, feminist theology, and justice-oriented ministry. Her work emphasizes the power of prayer, the wisdom of women in Scripture, and the call to a renewed priestly ministry for a Church of equals.

Selected Works:

• The Healing Power of Prayer: The Surprising Connection Between Prayer and Your Health – explores the intersection of prayer and healing.
• Praying with Women of the Bible – reflections on biblical women’s voices of courage and hope.
• Praying with Visionary Women – meditations on the lives of saints, mystics, and reformers.
• Living Gospel Equality Now: Loving in the Heart of God – foundational reflections on the women priests’ movement.
• Women Find a Way (co-authored with Ida Raming and Regina McGrath) – testimonies of women priests shaping inclusive ministry.
• Heart Talks with Mother God, Exploring the Feminine Facee of God, and Delighting in the Feminine Divine ( 3 books)  a creative exploration of the Feminine Divine in prayer.        

Her articles have appeared in journals such as Theological Studies, National Catholic Reporter, and Review for Religious.

Blogging and Media

Her widely read blog, Bridget Mary’s Blog, has surpassed 4 million views, amplifying the voices of women priests and chronicling milestones in the global movement. Media outlets across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America frequently cite her as a spokesperson for inclusive ministry and the renewal of Catholic priesthood.

She has 1000 videos on YouTube 

https://youtube.com/@bridgetmarymeehan?si=oKfV9kNntwXQsM1r

Theological Vision

Meehan’s theology emphasizes:

• The Feminine Divine, reclaiming inclusive symbols for God in worship.
• The Eucharist as a feast of empowerment around open tables of equality.
• The Church as a community of baptized equals rather than hierarchy.
• A theology of blessing rather than atonement, highlighting God’s love and compassion.

She often states: “If the symbol system that patriarchy has given us of a male God is changed, our worldview could be radically altered.”

Legacy and Impact

Through her leadership, writing, and public witness, Bridget Mary Meehan continues to shape a global vision of inclusive priestly ministry. She inspires communities across continents to live out the Gospel of justice and equality, embodying a prophetic hope that the Body of Christ is incomplete until all voices are welcomed at the table.

Contact: 703-505-0004

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