Rome Reflections Day 1 – CNWE members at Synod
Image of Wisdom Sophia from the 1200's in Matera, Puglia, Italy As we come off of a 10 day relaxing but adventure filled tour of southern Italy along the Adriatic…
From The Free Press: Winnipegger carries women’s rights message to Catholic synod
Louise Dowhan during interview in Rome From the Winnipeg Free Press:Winnipegger Louise Dowhan is going to Rome to deliver a message — that it’s time for the Roman Catholic Church…
Catholic Network for Women’s Equality (CNWE), Canada welcomes Vatican decision to open Synod Assembly to 70 non-bishop voting delegates, including women
The Catholic Network for Women’s Equality welcomes the announcement from the Vatican Secretariat for the Synod that 70 non-bishop members out of 370 delegates will be appointed by the Pope…
CNWE Reflects on the Legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The Catholic Network for Women’s Equality recognizes Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s life of service in the Roman Catholic Church. We pause to reflect upon aspects of his legacy. Pope Benedict…
CNWE Calls for Lay/Expert Oversight Throughout Vatican Investigations of Allegations of Clergy Sexual Abuse
The Catholic Network for Women’s Equality (CNWE) is dismayed to learn that the Vatican will not be conducting a thorough investigation into the allegation that Cardinal Marc Ouellet of Quebec…
Catholic Network for Women’s Equality (CNWE), Canada, Calls Catholic Bishops of Canada to Facilitate the Request of Indigenous Leaders for Pope Francis to Formally Apologize on Canadian Soil for the Legacy of Catholic-run Residential Schools
STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2021 Together with Canadians across the country and people around the world, we grieve and stand in solidarity with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation,…
Happy International Women’s Day!
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CNWE-Canada Applauds Supreme Court Ruling in Favour of Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivor, Irene Deschenes in her Battle for Justice Against Diocese of London
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11, 2021 While justice has been done today, Catholic Network for Women’s Equality (CNWE) -Canada calls Diocese of London to enter into mediated settlement with Irene…
Statement: Catholic Network for Women’s Equality – Canada Welcomes Pope Francis’ Appointment of First Woman to Synod of Bishops: Another Step Forward but Not Enough
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2021 (REVISED* February 11, 2021) Catholic Network for Women’s Equality – Canada (CNWE) says that while Pope Francis’ recent appointment of Sister Nathalie Becquart to…
CNWE Supports Irene Deschenes, Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivor
This fall, CNWE members across Canada sent letters to Bishop Ronald Fabbro of London, Ontario asking him to mediate a just settlement with Irene Deschenes. Irene is a clergy sexual…