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…
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…
CNWE Affirms Pope Francis’ Decision to Appoint Commission to Restore Women Deacons
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…
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.
Press Release: CATHOLIC REFORMERS WORLDWIDE PUSH FOR DECISION-MAKING VOICE IN THEIR CHURCH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CATHOLIC REFORMERS WORLDWIDE PUSH FOR DECISION-MAKING VOICE IN THEIR CHURCH. Media inquiries: Central Canada: Mary Ellen Chown, central@cnwe.org Ted Schmidt, jtschmidt@rogers.com (416) 690-2220 Fr. Paul Hansen, C.Ss.R.;…
CNWE Press Release on Pope Francis’ Remarks Post World Youth Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CNWE WELCOMES POPE FRANCIS’ HOPES FOR GREATER ROLE FOR WOMEN IN THE CHURCH AND HIS GAY POSITIVE COMMENTS. YET CNWE URGES OPEN DIALOGUE ON FULL PARTICIPATION OF…
Press Release on the Election of Cardinal Bergoglio to Pope
CATHOLIC NETWORK FOR WOMEN’S EQUALITY (CNWE) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CNWE RESPONDS TO THE PAPAL ELECTION RESULTS Media inquiries: Atlantic Canada: Cathy Holtmann, (506) 476-1080, atlantic@cnwe.org Central Canada: Mary Ellen Chown,…