Join 'Pink Shoes Into the Vatican' prayer service April 30 in Wheaton

On Vocations Sunday, April 30, the institutional church prays for an increase in vocations to the priesthood. But it ignores the women standing on the edge of the Roman Catholic Church, who have walked the extra mile only to find the door to leadership, decision-making, and ordination closed.

So the Women's Ordination Conference is drawing attention to these women who are called by God: called to renewed priesthood; called to equality; called to full participation in the leadership of the church.

They will be displaying shoes to symbolize the women whose footsteps are missing as the church walks the synodal path, and whose footsteps are absent from the halls of power and ordained ministry.

Join the "Pink Shoes Into the Vatican: A Vocations Sunday Prayer Service" from 3 to 4 p.m. at Adams Park, 303 W. Wesley St. in Wheaton.

Although the shoes will be displayed for most of the afternoon, and you can also stop by the table for more information, shoe key rings, and light refreshments.

Thanks to the Women's Ordination Conference for helping to organize this event.

For details, contact Julia Morrow at julialouisemorrow@gmail.com.