Can Women Be Deacons in the Catholic Church?
The role of women deacons remains under study in the Catholic Church, with history, theology, and recent synod discussions keeping the question open. Did Women Serve as Deacons in the […]
Did Women Minister in the Pauline Churches?
When people talk about ministry and leadership in the churches Paul worked with, the discussion often becomes too simple. It is usually reduced to one question: Did Paul allow women […]
Influential Australian Christian Women Who Shaped Faith and Society
Across Australia’s churches, universities, communities, and justice movements, Christian women have been shaping theology, ministry, activism, and social change for generations. Some work quietly behind the scenes; others write, teach, […]
Pope Francis: A Light for Our Time
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 […]
Women in the Church: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Forward
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 […]
The Roots of Gender Discrimination in Christian Tradition
Throughout history, the Church has often been criticized for its treatment of women, with many pointing to Scripture as the source of its discriminatory practices. While it is true that […]
When Women Led the Church
For centuries, the question of women’s roles in Christian leadership—especially in ordained ministry—has been surrounded by debate, often clouded by tradition, mistranslation, and male-dominated historical interpretation. But what if we […]