Statement on “Spiritus Domini”
Pope Francis' Change to Church Law is a Step Forward but Not Enough On January 10, 2021, Pope Francis issued the Apostolic Letter, “Spiritus Domini,” which changes Catholic Church law…
With Gratitude for the Life of Sr. Louise Akers, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati
Sr. Louise Akers 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…
CNWE Calls on Canadian Bishops to Review Roman Missal English Language Translation in Light of Pope Francis Revision of Canon Law
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…
Petition to Reinstate Hans Kung as an Official Catholic Theologian
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.
Just a Few Days Until Our National Conference
Women Rising: Shaping a Way Forward is the theme of CNWE's twentieth national conference to be hosted at Seneca College in Toronto this coming weekend, May 29-31, 2015. The conference…
Reflections on Catholic Family Life
In preparation for the Synod in Rome in October, CNWE members are sharing their reflections on Catholic Family Life with their local clergy.These reflections are based on a process of…
CNWE mentioned in Huffington Post article about Radical Grace documentary!
From the Huffington Post:The documentary Radical Grace shines a spotlight on the growing chasm between progressives and conservatives in the Roman Catholic Church. Director Rebecca Parrish was less concerned with…
Voices of Faith Panel Discussion
In celebration of International Women's Day 2015, the Vatican hosted a panel discussion.The panel was moderated by Deborah Rose-Milavec, the executive director of Future Church and included theologians Dr. Astrid…
Film “Radical Grace” to Premiere at Toronto ‘Hot Docs’ Festival
If you live in, or are visiting the GTA at the end of April, this opportunity to see a terrific film is too good to miss!The film documents the work…
Image of Bound, Headless Woman is Removed from Vatican Website
The following letter was sent by CNWE NWG on March 10 to the Pontifical Council for Culture:Dear Cardinal Ravasi and members of the Pontifical Council for Culture,We wish to acknowledge…