First Female Catholic Priest 'Rosemarie Smead' Ordained In The United States
Rosemarie Smead (L), a 70-year-old Kentucky
woman, weeps openly as almost the entire
congregation comes to lay their hands on her
head in blessing, as she was ordained a Roman
Catholic priest during a Celebration of Ordination at
St. Andrew's United Church of Christ in Louisville, Kentucky April 27, 2013.
Photo Credit: John Sommers II