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Statement on “Spiritus Domini”

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Mary Ellen

Pope Francis’ Change to Church Law is a Step Forward but Not Enough January 18, 2021 On January 10, 2021, Pope Francis issued the Apostolic Letter, “Spiritus Domini,” which changes Catholic Church law regarding the roles of acolytes (altar servers … Continue reading →

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With Gratitude for the Life of Sr. Louise Akers, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Mary Ellen

By Mary Ellen Chown Members of the Catholic Network for Women’s Equality (cnwe.ca) were sorry to hear of the death of Sr. Louise Akers, a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati on February 7, 2018. Sr. Louise devoted 50 years of … Continue reading →

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CNWE Calls on Canadian Bishops to Review Roman Missal English Language Translation in Light of Pope Francis Revision of Canon Law

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Mary Ellen

On September 9, 2017 Pope Francis issued an Apostolic letter in the form of motu proprio (‘of his own initiative’) to revise Canon Law regarding the translation of the mass (liturgy) from Latin to the various languages of the world. … Continue reading →

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CNWE Affirms Pope Francis’ Decision to Appoint Commission to Restore Women Deacons

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Mary Ellen

The Catholic Network for Women’s Equality affirms Pope Francis’ decision to establish a commission to study the question of women as deacons in the Catholic church. This decision follows a request by women religious from around the world (The International … Continue reading →

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Petition to Reinstate Hans Kung as an Official Catholic Theologian

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Mary Ellen

The Catholic Network for Women’s Equality is endorsing the petition initiated by Catholic Church Reform International (CCRI) to re-instate Hans Kung as an official Catholic theologian. We invite you to sign this petition to Pope Francis here.

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Recent Posts

  • Statement on “Spiritus Domini” January 18, 2021
  • With Gratitude for the Life of Sr. Louise Akers, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati February 23, 2018
  • CNWE Calls on Canadian Bishops to Review Roman Missal English Language Translation in Light of Pope Francis Revision of Canon Law September 30, 2017
  • CNWE Affirms Pope Francis’ Decision to Appoint Commission to Restore Women Deacons August 5, 2016
  • Petition to Reinstate Hans Kung as an Official Catholic Theologian April 24, 2016

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