Catholic
Ludmila Javorová made public in 1995 her claim to have been ordained in 1970 during Communist rule in Czechoslovakia. The ordination of Javorová although attempted by a bishop in communion with the Pope was declared to be invalid.
Several Catholic groups not in communion with the Pope allow women to be ordained.
- Christine Mayr-Lumetzberger—Excommunicated for unlawful ordination.
- Sinéad O'Connor—Excommunicated for ordination by Independent Catholic Michael Cox.
- Mary Ramerman— One of the founders of Spiritus Christi.
Read more about this topic: List Of Women Priests
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