A unique elevation for 3 women

WALLINGFORD, Pa. (WPVI) -- A unique ceremony took place today in at the Pendle Hill Retreat in Wallingford.

Three women who call themselves priests say they were ordained as bishops.

They are part of The Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests, which has more than 200 members.

Despite not being recognized by the church, and even excommunicated, they maintain they are ordained.