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We at WATER are watching the Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testimony in union with all of you. It is riveting and impressive to see a survivor tell her story with such conviction, candor, and courage. We believe her! We believe women!

October 2, 2018 in , /by

Let us each take good care as this material is hard to tell and hard to hear. Some of the disrespectful responses are beyond belief. This is history in the making. It is instructive especially for the young women and men watching this, giving hope to those who have survived that they will be heard. […]

Mary E. Hunt at the 38th Congress of the Theological Associacion John XXIII in Madrid, Spain.

September 20, 2018 in , /by

Two weeks ago, at the 38th Congress of the Theological Associacion John XXIII in Madrid, Spain, Mary E. Hunt was privileged to take part in the closing Eucharist. Over 500 theologians and activists gathered for the annual sharing of ideas and strategies. The Eucharist was led by LGBTQ Catholics who, despite rank discrimination, express their […]

What the Church Can Learn from #Metoo

September 18, 2018 in /by

What the Church Can Learn from #Metoo Melissa Cedillo  I am a recent graduate from Loyola Marymount University where I received a bachelor’s degree in Theology. I write as a theologian, a convert, a current Catholic volunteer and a concerned member of the Church.   This past year I have watched the power of the […]

The Power of Silence in the Work of Justice

September 17, 2018 in /by

The Power of Silence in the Work of Justice Mary E. Hunt September 8, 2018 Madrid, Spain   Please join me in two minutes of communal silence. Thank you. Good afternoon. I am delighted to be with you finally for this conference. My deep thanks go to Juan Jose Tomayo and to Margarita Pintos for […]