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  • Goodness of Women by Pauline Connelly

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    There is a photographic exhibition being shown around Australia which is worth taking the time to visit when it arrives in your area.


    It’s a photo shoot of women, not from Vogue in New York or London, but from every Catholic Diocese in Australia. The reason for the shoot is not to show the latest fashion attire in church wear or a glimpse of what catholic women actually look like. It is an opportunity to look at the participation of women in the Australian Church, with a focus on two women from every diocese who have been deemed inspirational. The exhibition was planned to coincide with the 10th Anniversary of the report Woman and Man one in Christ Jesus.

    I was fortunate enough to be at the opening of the exhibition in the Pt Pirie diocese, my home diocese. Even though it was significant to be able to read the stories alongside the photos, what touched me deeply were the hundred or so women who came out on a cold night to support this event.

    This article first appeared in the Southern Cross, the official newspaper of the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide

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  • Work of women's hands

    By Beth Doherty

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    To see a youtube video supporting this article, click here.

    To see the work of these women, click this link and email below to purchase.

    In a little barrio in the northern limits of Asuncion Paraguay, a tiny women's revolution is happening.
    A group of women from Bañado Norte, one of the poorest regions of Paraguay (South America's second poorest nation) have taken matters into their own hands, and are learning crochet.

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Job Advertisement - Director: Office for the Participation of Women

JOB ADVERTISEMENT, DIRECTOR, OPW

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) is the permanent assembly of the bishops of Australia, exercising together certain pastoral offices. A vacancy exists in its Secretariat for Church Ministry, based in Canberra, for the position of Director, Office for the Participation of Women.

Reporting to the Chairman of the Bishops Commission for Church Ministry, you will lead a small team to provide executive support to the Bishops Commission for Church Ministry, the Australian Catholic Council for Lay Pastoral Ministry and the Council for Australian Catholic Women. You will be responsible for the management and delivery of projects as required by the Bishops Commission for Church Ministry and for ensuring that the Office for the Participation of Women meets the operational expectations of the Mandate.

For a full job description, Click here.
 
Heart Space -the Audio Version

Now you can listen online to "Heart Space" the audio version by clicking here. This is also available for purchase in bookform and on CD at a cost of $7 by contacting the OPW.

 
 
Through the eye of a needle
Want to do some early Christmas shopping? Would you like to buy a gift that gives twice? On this site http://moving-hearts.org you can purchase fairtrade jewellery which is hand-made in Latin America. All items are between $5 and $10 dollars. Brooches/hairclips are $5; Earrings are $6 and necklaces are $10.
Free postage for readers of Women Matter  For more information on this project, check out this amazing YouTube video "Through the eye of a needle"
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Welcome to the OPW

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Welcome to the website of the Office for the Participation of Women. This site aims to promote dialogue, celebrate the good news stories and provide information about the activities and events occurring in local churches throughout Australia.  We would welcome your ideas, thoughts and reflections.
 
Heart Space A Compilation of Prayers and Reflections by Catholic Women of Australia

It is with much excitement that we announce the publication of Heart Space A Compilation of Prayers and Reflections by Catholic Women of Australia is now available.  Heart Space is the result of an invitation to Catholic women throughout Australia to share their personal prayers and reflections.  Behind the prayers that appear on the pages of this book are the prayers of the many who made submissions and the many others who supported this project through their interest and prayer.  Heart Space is an excellent resource for personal and group reflection.

The recommended retail price of this book is $7.00 (plus postage and handling).  An order form is now available.
 

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