Writings by Mary Hunt – WATER – Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual

Nickie Valdez, pioneering Catholic lesbian advocate, inspired a diverse community

WATER Reaffirms Commitment to Democracy

WATER Rejoices as Democracy Wins in the USA

Pope Francis meets with German bishops in 2015. Image: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Praised for ‘Civil Unions’ Comment, but Justice Begins at Home—In the Vatican

Catholic Bishops' Theological Mistakes on Abortion Come at a High Price

September 10, 2020

By Mary E. Hunt Originally published in Religion Dispatches…

Hundreds of Catholic Leaders Voice Objections to State Department Commission on Unalienable Rights Report’s Priority for Religious Freedom

July 30, 2020

Over 300 (final number to come) Catholic theologians, human rights activists, and community leaders have signed a statement that outlines strong concerns about the State Department’s Commission on Unalienable Rights draft report

An Open Letter to Catholic Voters and All Voters for Justice in the United States from Women-Church Convergence, July 2020

Catholic progress in extremis

April 30, 2020

Given that the world is in extremis, it follows that similar changes can take place in other areas of church life, and they are.

Schenk's biography of Mercy Sr. Theresa Kane a detailed account of visionary's path

April 10, 2020

Sister of St. Joseph Christine Schenk tells Theresa's story skillfully in meticulous detail, rendering such a visage all the more remarkable.

Feminist Liberation Theologians’ Network 2019 Meeting Report

January 30, 2020

A report by Mary E Hunt on the most recent meeting of the Feminist Liberation Theologians' Network.