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(KMOV) -- On Sunday afternoon, two St. Louis area women were ordained as Catholic priests.

The Catholic church says these female priests have no standing, but the women say they plan to celebrate mass and perform other priestly duties just like men.

This historic event for the Catholic church in St. Louis took place in a Jewish synagogue.

Two woman, Rose Marie Hudson and Elsie McGrath, were ordained as priests fulfilling what they said is a lifelong dream.

The Women's Priest Movement is rejected by the Pope and the St. Louis Archbishop has threatened excommunication.

Priest Bridget Meehan said the threats don't bother her.

News 4 was told the board of the synagogue debated on whether to allow this event to take place.

After a few discussions the rabbi decided to allow it.

This is the first ordination of Catholic women priests at a Jewish temple and the church is also criticizing that.

Organizers of the Women's Priest Movement said they are working toward a new spirit of inclusiveness.

The female priests plan to hold services at the First Unitarian Church on Waterman in the Central West End.

They plan to celebrate their first mass on December 1st at 4:30 p.m.