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Women’s Concerns

Prior to January 1, 2008, women’s concerns were addressed by the Bishops’ Committee on Women in Society and in the Church. As part of the USCCB reorganization, in 2008 women’s issues became a part of the mandate of the Committee of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth. The work continues to be based on Church teaching about the dignity, equality and gifts of women, especially as articulated in Pope John Paul II’s Mulieris Dignitatem and the U.S. Bishops’ Strengthening the Bonds of Peace.

Issues

Domestic Violence

Women in Diocesan Leadership

Women’s Spirituality in the Workplace

Collaboration

Child Sexual Abuse in the Home

Walk in the Light: A Pastoral Response to Child Sexual Abuse

Older Persons

Blessings of Age

Vatican/Papal Statements

Pope John Paul II’s Letter to Women
The Genius of Women (A compilation of papal statements issued in 1995)
On the Dignity and Vocation of Women (Mulieris Dignitatem)

U.S. Bishops’ Statements

Strengthening the Bonds of Peace
From Words to Deeds
Resources for Women’s Celebrations