I was once one of the  48% of teens who, according to a 2020 study by Pew Research, shared “all the same” religious beliefs as their parents. However, as I grew older and became more involved with the Catholic Church, I started forming my own responses and opinions about my faith.

Given this, one issue that has increasingly stood out to me is the lack of equal opportunity, specifically the strict division within ordination held in the Catholic Church. These inequalities not only limit women's participation but hinder the Catholic Church from benefiting from their contributions.

The Catholic Church has always been an institution built on tradition and respect for its long-standing practices. However, we must also remember its core teachings about love, equality, and justice—principles that should extend equally to all members, regardless of gender. It is crucial to address prevailing misconceptions and fallacies. One being the misinterpretation that the first twelve disciples were exclusively men, despite evidence of a woman's name in the original translation of the Bible. Additionally, Mary Magdalene who bears resemblance to an apostle but is overlooked in official acknowledgments, and more.

Given that the exclusion of women in ordination does not align with the church's principles, as well as the church's lack of recognition and appreciation of women, there is a need for the church to reconsider this practice and open opportunities to women who feel called by God to serve as ordained ministers within our church. 

I propose to initiate dialogue between scholars, theologians, and clergy to discuss the scriptural, historical, and value aspects related to the ordination of women.

By signing this petition, you are advocating for change within the Catholic Church, standing up for equality within our faith community, and giving voice to countless women who have felt called but have been denied their rightful place solely because they were born female.

Embrace a woman's place in the church and sign this petition today. Let's advocate together for a more inclusive Catholic Church where everyone has an equal opportunity to serve God through ordination.