We are Catholic Women Speak
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Many voices – one vision
Catholic women around the world are uniting to journey together towards Rome on a pilgrimage for the dignity and equality of women in the Church.
WE ARE MEMBERS OF THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S COUNCIL
The Catholic Women’s Council is an international umbrella group of Catholic women’s organisations and networks which have embarked together on a virtual and physical pilgrimage towards Rome, culminating in a major event in November 2021. Our aim is to create a sense of solidarity and support for all women working for change in the Catholic Church through the affirmation of the full dignity and equality of women, journeying together in prayer, reflection and study, and in walking, talking, dancing, singing, weeping, laughing, celebrating and struggling.
All who share our vision are welcome to join us.
Catholic Women Speak belongs to the Catholic Women’s Council.
Towards a deeper, richer understanding of the Catholic tradition
We are creating a space for open dialogue, theological exploration and collaboration among Catholic women in the worldwide Church.
We seek to bring the voices of Roman Catholic women into dialogue with others in the Catholic Church, with those in other churches and religious traditions, and with wider society, in order to participate in a deeper, richer understanding of the Catholic tradition and its relevance for our times
NEWS
Women officially instituted as lectors and acolytes
Pope Francis has issued an Apostolic Letter, Spiritus Domini, in the form of a "Motu proprio" which constitutes an amendment to canon law, extending the established liturgical rite for the institution of lectors and
All Hallows’ Vigil – 31st October
ALL HALLOWS' VIGIL Saturday, 31st October 9.00 to 10.00 am GMT (UK time)
Who is Mary for women today? – Zuzanna Radzik interviews Tina Beattie
Polish journalist and feminist theologian Zuzanna Radzik interviewed Tina Beattie about Mary for women
Tina Beattie in Conversation with Mary Colwell
On Monday, 13th July
Tina Beattie in Conversation with Anupama Ranawana
On Monday, 6th July
We do not speak with one voice
We believe in the creativity of struggle and acceptance that comes from learning to respect our differences. We regard these as vital aspects of the process of discovery and transformation that brings us together in our faith.
We speak as women, not as “Woman”
We resist any attempt to develop a theology of “Woman”.
LATEST ARTICLES
Published articles written by our members
“I Can’t Breathe Because God Can’t Breathe” by Sr Anne Arabome
This insightful and challenging article by CWS member Sr Anne Arabome was published in NCR on June 20, 2020: To breathe or to take a breath is the clearest sign of life. In my
In Praise of Not Knowing
Article from CWS member Jennifer Reek, originally published on The Sacred Heart University website.
Third Workshop for Women in the East Midlands (UK)
What is our calling? What are our Gifts? We ran our third workshop for women,
Women walking together, away from the church
Article from Phyllis Zagano, originally published in the National Catholic Reporter. Phyllis is also
“NO!” – Political Christianity and the Social Responsibilities of Theologians
In July 2019 the Diocese of Dubrovnik in Croatia organised a Theology Summer School
A forum for dialogue
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The purpose of the forum is to create an informed and honest space for dialogue around issues relevant to the lives of Catholic women in the Church and society.
Comments and contributions that are respectful, courteous and intelligent are welcome here.
Whatever your gender, you are welcome to join our conversation here.
If you self-identify as a Catholic woman, you are welcome in this space. … We’re a forum for women to say what can we claim, what can we rescue and what must we change to make the Church we love a more hospitable place for women. … Many of our members campaign on different issues, but Catholic Women Speak is not a campaigning group. It’s a forum, it’s a space, and so any individual woman is welcome there, whatever she campaigns on. … We have women from many different cultures, and we have to be sensitive to each another. Language doesn’t travel effortlessly across cultural boundaries. What one person might feel very comfortable supporting and calling herself, another would not. … Our only campaign is to create a space for women to speak.
Get involved with Catholic Women Speak today
Join a vibrant network of Catholic women who all support each other on their personal and spiritual journeys.
Join our online community
We welcome Catholic women to join our Facebook group to dialogue with us, and to support other Catholic women around the world working for a more inclusive Church.Take part in our closed Facebook group
This private Facebook group is open to bona fide members who self-identify as Catholic women. It offers a secure and confidential forum for dialogue, awareness raising and theological engagement around issues of concern to women in the Church and society. If you wish to join in the conversation please contact us
Join a local group
Catholic Women Speak is a worldwide movement. Find out if there is a group in your area that you can join and support.How to join a group
Even though we take full advantage of online communication, we know that this does not replace the value of meeting face to face in groups to support each other. Find out if there is a group near you for you to join.
Join our conversation
Whatever your gender, you are welcome to join our conversation here.Join our forum
The purpose of the website is to create an informed and honest space for dialogue around issues relevant to the lives of Catholic women in the Church and society. Comments and contributions which are respectful, courteous and intelligent are welcome here.
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