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Synod to expand consultations on women’s ministry
The Vatican group studying the question of women’s ministry will expand its consultative phase to include women who do not serve as consultors to the dicastery in charge of the study group, Synod officials announced. Source: CNS.
Obsession over women’s ordination harmful, Bishop Randazzo says
Controversy over women’s ordination, even at the Synod, detracts attention from the plight of women in the Church and society, Broken Bay Bishop Anthony Randazzo said on Friday. Source: Catholic Review.Â
Synod rules out women deaconsÂ
A Synod on Synodality study group responsible for evaluating the female diaconate has said that, while still exploring other forms of women’s’ involvement in the Church, they will not become deacons. Source: Crux.
The power of having a ‘sister in Christ’
The Emmaus program, a mentoring initiative of Sydney Archdiocese’s Catholic Women’s Network, is launching officially after its successful pilot year. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Australia must take gendered violence ‘as seriously as it takes terrorism’
The enormous task of ending gendered violence in this generation has been laid bare in the first annual update on the progress of the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children. Source: ABC News.
Visiting theologian stresses importance of laity in the ChurchÂ
Dutch theologian Myriam Wijlens discussed the value of listening, the journey of synodality, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the Church at a public lecture hosted by Parramatta Diocese. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Bernadette ‘shocked’ to win Mary Magdalene Award
Maitland-Newcastle Diocese has named Bernadette Newton from the Myall Coast Parish as the winner of the 2024 Mary Magdalene Award, which recognises women who make a difference to their community. Source: MNnews.Today.
Good Sams offering financial support for women undertaking tertiary studies
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan are inviting applications for its 2025 Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring program for Catholic women.
Vatican maintenance crew hires women for the first time in 500 years
Two women have been hired for the specialised maintenance crew of St Peter’s Basilica for the first time in its 500-year history. Source: CNA.