A database of Catholic women was requested by many participants
during the research phase leading to "Woman and Man: One in Christ Jesus"
and
this proposal was supported by the bishops of Australia.
The Archdiocese of Sydney has taken up this initiative for the Church
in Sydney
and we
invite you to participate in it.
A
Statement about the Catholic Women’s database
eginning
with Mary Magdalene, who was the first to proclaim the
Resurrection, women have played
a decisive role in the work of evangelisation throughout
history. This task, and the need for women to play their
part in it, is no less urgent today.
This project is about
finding new ways of encouraging Catholic women in Sydney
to renew their commitment to meeting this
challenge. I also hope it will assist in helping people
to appreciate the depth and breadth of talents women contribute
to the ongoing mission of the Church.
This database will become an important resource
for the Archdiocese in its efforts to facilitate the participation
of women in the Church and I commend it to the women of Sydney.
eginning
with Mary Magdalene, who was the first to proclaim the
Resurrection, women have played
a decisive role in the work of evangelisation throughout
history. This task, and the need for women to play their
part in it, is no less urgent today.