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The CNWE Story
The Catholic Network for Women's Equality(CNWE) was birthed in 1981 as Canadian Catholics for Women's Ordination (CCWO). Four women theology students sent a letter to other Canadian women sharing their plan to start a Canadian organization to work fo the ordination of women in the Catholic Church. The response from women from across Canada was overwhelming. An organizational meeting was held in July of the same year in Toronto and this dynamic movement grew rapidly.
In 1988, after much deliberation involving all members, the name of the organization was changed to Catholic Network for Women's Equality (CNWE) to reflect an increasing awareness of the interconnectedness of issues related to women in Church and in society.
CNWE YEARS: 1988 UP TO THE PRESENT
The story of our movement continues. If you would like to be connected
to a local group, or other members in your area, please contact us at
cnwe@telus.net. We welcome you to join us in the story.
Mission: to enable women to name their giftedness and from that awareness to effect structural change in the Church that reflects the mutuality and coresponsibility of women and men within that church.