WATAC aims to model new ways of being church providing a forum for those searching for an inclusive church which raises the voices of women.

Joined February 2021
Our researchers @DrTracyMcEwan, Dr @KathMcPhillips, and Dr Miriam Pepper are behind the largest global survey of Catholic women in the church’s history. ⛪️ What they found was a hunger for reform as many Catholics are seeking new ways to 'do church'. 👇 newcastle.edu.au/hippocampus…
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The "International Survey of Catholic Women: Analysis of responses from Australia" is now available. Check out our analysis of Australian responses here: doi.org/10.25817/ESKG-9H64 @KathMcPhillips @Uni_Newcastle
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"I love my Church, but I wish my Church loved me more." ⛪️ Research by @DrTracyMcEwan, Dr @KathMcPhillips and Dr Miriam Pepper (pictured) surveyed Catholic women from 104 countries and found a united desire for change. Read the full story 👉 bit.ly/3EFdgDP
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Don't miss this week's podcast with Angela McCarthy who reflects on the theme of gratitude 🙏 Listen here: anchor.fm/awp
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Don't miss this week's podcast - Michelle Eastwood sharing her insights and wisdom on this Sunday's Gospel - Luke 12:49-53. Listen here: anchor.fm/awp
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WATAC is supporting St Ignatius' Women's Night of Spirituality presenting Joan Chittister in Brisbane on 3 June 7-9pm. Definitely don't want to miss out on this one! Get your tickets here: trybooking.com/BYQTJ
Thank you to all who have responded to our Synod survey. So far we've received +3700 submissions from 44 countries in 6 languages. Please keep spreading the word. @vofwomen @SAJesuits @Women @WomenInTheology @RootBranchSynod @The_Tablet @civcatt catholicwomenspeak.com/catho…
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Sister Joan Chittister OSB will tour Australia in May and June this year. There will be a Catalyst Forum in North Sydney on 31 May. Joan will also speak at the Melbourne Town Hall on 12 May. Further details: catalystforrenewal.org.au/ joanchittister.org/ @watacinc
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Those of you #women who have identified as Catholic, here is an important survey! #WomenAsChurch #IWD2022 #IWD #feminist @watacinc
Thank you to all who have responded to our Synod survey. So far we've received +3700 submissions from 44 countries in 6 languages. Please keep spreading the word. @vofwomen @SAJesuits @Women @WomenInTheology @RootBranchSynod @The_Tablet @civcatt catholicwomenspeak.com/catho…
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This might be of interest. All welcome. @vofwomen @The_Tablet @WomenInTheology @watacinc
Find out about our exciting new Lent course, "Synod 2021-2023:: Listening to Women" - led by @TinaBeattie in collaboration with @Siena2018, with recorded lectures, live Zoom seminars and a wide range of online resources. catholicwomenspeak.com/synod… @WomenInTheology @vofwomen
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In Australia we're having a Plenary Council. Globally the Pope is having a Synod on Synodality. Australasian Catholic Coalition for Church Reform presents 'Our Voices – Webinar': Wednesday 16 February 2022 (7.30pm-8:30pm AEDT) garratt1.wufoo.com/forms/mct…
Thank you Annemarie Reiner for the gift of your preaching this week, we hope the Church rediscovers it's listening heart! Listen here: anchor.fm/awp/
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Giving a paper later this year based on the book about reproductive loss and theology. Is it bad that I want to call it “Doing Theology with Blood in your Knickers”?! 🤣🤣🤣
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Don't miss this week's Episode with Katy Gilles preaching on Luke 1: 1-4; 4: 14-21. Katy's gentle words place us inside the Gospel and offer a glimpse of the presence of God in her life. Enjoy!! Listen here: anchor.fm/awp
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Thank you Liz MacKinlay for your rousing call to make women's voices heard - may we give voice to and be the change that is necessary for renewal and growth in the church! Listen to the podcast here: anchor.fm/awp
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Make sure you catch this week's podcast from Trish Hindmarsh on the John the Baptist's reminder that God is very near, and "the time for flattening the hills of injustice" is now! Wishing you joy this week of Advent! Listen here: anchor.fm/awp
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Have you heard this week's podcast? Don't miss the rich insights of Reverend Di Langham, a Boandik woman and prison chaplain, preaching on the Gospel for the Feast of Christ the King - Jn 18: 33b-37.
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