Through reflection on first-person narratives of a range of women involved in leadership positions in Catholic ministries (social justice, LCWR and religious congregations, educational, media, diocesan, NGOs, etc.), will examine the role of women in leadership in the Catholic church. The book shows the range of leadership roles that women play in the Catholic Church, explores the particular challenge that women face, as well their distinctive styles of leadership, while also pointing toward an expanded understanding of ministry and leadership in the church.
The contributors represent a broad range of women in leadership positions, ranging from the conservative Becket Fund, to Sr. Simone Campbell, Kerry Robinson, Kerry Weber (America media), Sr. Carol Keehan (Catholic Health Association), Kim Daniels (staff for USCCB), etc.
Through reflection on first-person narratives of a range of women involved in leadership positions in Catholic ministries (social justice, LCWR and religious congregations, educational, media, diocesan, NGOs, etc.), will examine the role of women in leadership in the Catholic church. The book shows the range of leadership roles that women play in the Catholic Church, explores the particular challenge that women face, as well their distinctive styles of leadership, while also pointing toward an expanded understanding of ministry and leadership in the church.
The contributors represent a broad range of women in leadership positions, ranging from the conservative Becket Fund, to Sr. Simone Campbell, Kerry Robinson, Kerry Weber (America media), Sr. Carol Keehan (Catholic Health Association), Kim Daniels (staff for USCCB), etc.
Carolyn Y. Woo is herself one of the outstanding lay women leaders in the church: former dean of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business; CEO and President of Catholic Relief Services (2012-2016); coordinator, Vatican Dialogue on Energy Transition; board member of many Catholic institutions, including Our Sunday Visitor, Catholic University of America, University of Notre Dame Australia, University of Portland, Catholic Charities USA, and others.
"Rising is an eloquent testimony to the leadership role that
countless Catholic women have played in parish ministries, health
care, all levels of education, diocesan administration, national
and international organizations, and various not-for-profit
organizations, and a profound call for a greater recognition of
their essential participation so that the Church may more fully be
the Church of Jesus Christ."--Rev. Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C.,
President Emeritus, University of Notre Dame
"The word 'leadership' can seem abstract and remote; this book
makes it come alive."--Kathleen Norris, author, Cloister Walk
"Many might assume that a book on women's leadership in Catholic
ministries would be a fairly short story. Yet Carolyn Woo and the
ecclesial leaders featured in this volume, who share their wisdom,
resilience, and hope, as well as their setbacks and discouraging
moments in diverse ministries of leadership in the Church and in
the world, provide convincing evidence that the Holy Spirit
continues to raise up women as faithful and creative leaders on
behalf of the reign of God. Let the stories continue and let the
Church say: 'Amen.'"--Mary Catherine Hilkert, O.P., Professor of
Theology, University of Notre Dame
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