Report of Feminist Liberation Theologians’ Network
The group looked critically at how members live out their feminist liberation theological commitments in their daily lives.
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April 7 In Memory of Her: Ruth Harris, 1920-2013
Ruth Harris, a church leader of extraordinary gifts, died this week in Claremont, California, at the age of 92. WATER joins her countless friends and colleagues around the world in mourning her passing while giving abundant thanks for her marvelous life. The obituary that follows tells her story. It is written by her longtime partner […]
April 24 Teleconference with Gina Messina-Dysert
“In Search of Healing: Confronting Rape Culture and Spiritual Violence”
Wednesday, April 24
1 PM – 2 PM (EDT)
Gina Messina-Dysert, Ph.D., will begin her new appointment as Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Ursuline College this July and is currently serving as Visiting Assistant Professor of Theological Ethics at Loyola Marymount University and Director of The Center for Women’s Interdisciplinary Research and Education at Claremont Graduate University. She is also Co-founder and Co-Director of Feminism and Religion, an international project that explores the “F-word” in religion and the intersection between scholarship, activism, and community.
April 9 Happy Birthday, Janis Roihl!
WATER wishes Janis Roihl a wonderful 75th birthday. Janis is a networker par excellence whose work on the web keeps many people connected to idea, information, and one another. On this special day, we dedicate our efforts in gratitude for hers. Enjoy, Janis!
April 2013 Ritual: Blessing A Spring Meal
By Diann L. Neu | This meal blessing follows the traditional structure of the Seder.
The Contribution of Women and Religion to History
Who is missing from the PBS special “MAKERS: Women Who Make America”?
Theology Has Consequences: What Policies Will Pope Francis Champion?
My observation is that the recent papal election only serves to reinforce and re-inscribe the Vatican’s power.
Bergoglio’s “Jesuitical” Reaction to Argentina’s Dirty War
An interview with Mary E. Hunt on the papal transition.
March 12 Women-Church Convergence Press Release: Where are the Women?
Where are the Catholic women as the Cardinals meet in secrecy to elect from among themselves the next leader of the Catholic Church? Where is the other half of the Conclave?Where are the Catholic women as the Cardinals meet in secrecy to elect from among themselves the next leader of the Catholic Church? Where is the other half of the Conclave?
Some women are protesting in St. Peter’s Square demanding an equal part in the institutional church. Other women are in the parish pews praying for the next pope. But the vast majority of young and seasoned Catholic women are making their own choices about their faith and their lives. They are working to eradicate injustice, ministering to those in need, and celebrating the goodness of creation. They are exercising their moral authority despite the exclusionary ways of the hierarchy.
