Seanog, I guess it's really hard to believe that Roman Rite Catholicism does not credit women as worthy of any serious attention...unless those women are fawning over or agreeing with the reigning hierarch, that is.  It's a Roman Rite theological/doctrinal thing, God being male and all that.  

It seems so strange that so many Catholics believe that this will someday change.  Do reform Catholics really think that Roman theology/doctrine will be changed to reflect the equality of genders...when even Pope Francis refuses to consider any kind of doctrinal change?  Of course, pastoral change is easier as it flows with the pope in power, but pastoral change doesn't last like doctrine does. 

 We need a Vatican II Rite Church in union with Rome, whether Rome likes it or not.  And Rome needs that Rite/Church if ever Catholicism is to regain any credibility.  Google Rite Beyond Rome.