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A Legacy of Justice and Hope

A Legacy of Justice and Hope


August 11, 2025

Resources,Women in the Church
For more than four decades, Women and the Australian Church Inc. (WATAC) has stood as a bold voice for equality, justice, and compassion in the Catholic Church and beyond…
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No One Is Free Until We’re All Free

No One Is Free Until We’re All Free


June 21, 2025

Feminist Theology,Gender and Faith,Uncategorized,Women in the Church
Within the Church, women have long challenged the structures that silence or exclude them. But Christian feminism must also ask: Whose voices are we still not hearing?…
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Four Waves That Changed Church and Society

Four Waves That Changed Church and Society


May 15, 2025

Feminist Theology,Gender and Faith
Christian feminism has evolved through four distinct waves, each reflecting the broader feminist movements while rooted in Christian theology and practice. This progression highlights how Christian…
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Pope Francis: A Light for Our Time

Pope Francis: A Light for Our Time


April 27, 2025

Church History
This Easter Monday, we mourn the passing of Pope Francis — a shepherd whose life and ministry have been a profound gift to the world. A Pope in the Jesuit tradition, he modelled careful discernment…
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Elaine Wainwright: A Feminist Theologian for Our Time

Elaine Wainwright: A Feminist Theologian for Our Time


April 19, 2025

Feminist Theology,Gender and Faith,Resources,Women in the Church
For Australian Christian feminists, the name Sr Elaine Wainwright (1943–2023) carries weight—and wonder. As a pioneering scholar, theologian, and spiritual leader, her work has helped reshape how we…
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Discover a Wellspring of Wisdom

Discover a Wellspring of Wisdom


April 19, 2025

Resources
In a world that often demands we choose between intellect and intuition, action and reflection, faith and feminism—Spirituality and Practice offers a refreshing invitation to embrace both/and. For…
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Accessible Spirituality for a Hungry World

Accessible Spirituality for a Hungry World


April 18, 2025

Gender and Faith,Resources
Joyce Rupp, a member of the Servite (Servants of Mary) community, has profoundly influenced contemporary spirituality through her extensive writings and teachings. Her work resonates deeply with…
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Faithful Dissent: The Radical Witness of Joan Chittister

Faithful Dissent: The Radical Witness of Joan Chittister


April 18, 2025

Gender and Faith,Resources
Joan Chittister is popular among feminist Catholics because she brings together deep Catholic tradition with a strong, progressive voice for women’s rights, justice, and reform in the Church…
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Women in the Church: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Forward

Women in the Church: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Forward


April 9, 2025

Church History
Over the past 50 years, women have made significant strides within the Catholic Church, especially since the Second Vatican Council. When we look at the roles women now hold, it’s clear that…
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