First Woman Priest Returns to Kansas Catholic Church

Tina Thompson became Kansas's first woman priest in the Roman Catholic Woman Priest organization, which is not officially recognized by the Catholic Church. Her ordination reflects a broader movement advocating for women's roles in the church, emphasizing social justice and inclusivity, despite the church's official stance against female ordination. Thompson, who returned to her faith after years away, hopes to inspire change and promote community and spiritual diversity within and beyond traditional Catholic practices.