On Wednesday, 10 June the Church of England’s Mothers’ Union celebrated their 150th anniversary at St Paul’s Cathedral. As president of the National Board of Catholic Women, I was invited … Continue reading “Happy 150th Anniversary to the Mother’s Union!”
Noli me Tangere by Antonio da Correggio The NBCW wishes you and your families all the blessings of Easter. May it be a time of renewal, hope and peace within … Continue reading “Christus Vincit Alleluia!”
Christ’s Compassion for the Marginalised And Jesus saw the crowd and had compassion for them. Thinking not of his own needs, he completely saw them as they were: vulnerable, thirsty, … Continue reading “Christian Charity”
NBCW members attended the Pax Christi conference on Catholic non-violence, which took place in London. The conference was led by Nicholas Paz, who explored various alternatives to confrontation. Nonviolence was … Continue reading “Pax Christie Conference Report”
NBCW members attended Gather 26 one sunny weekend in March. This year’s theme was ‘I will put my spirit within you, and you shall live’ and focussed on Synodality. Hosting … Continue reading “NBCW at “Gather””
I was privileged to join friends and dignitaries for the investiture of Yogi Sutton, a former NBCW president, who has been admitted as a Dame of St Gregory the Great … Continue reading “Dame Yogi Sutton, former president of the National Board of Catholic Women receives admission to the Order of St Gregory by the invitation of Pope Leo XIV”
Till God Will – Mary Ward through her writings– Edited by Gillian Orchard (IBVM ) Supporting books and articles: In Till God Will, Mary Ward (1585-1645) recounts her life and … Continue reading “NBCW Book Review: A study of the life and works of the Venerable Mary Ward”
By Jacintha Bowe and Patricia Stoat Aim of the study days Arrivals 46 participants- seven different nationalities all met at the Bridgettine convent in Gdansk. The convent is located in … Continue reading “Andante Study Day Report 2025”
This essay was prepared by Jacintha Bowe, retired teacher and lecturer of theology and Vice President of the National Board of Catholic Women. It is part of Andante’s wider submission … Continue reading “The Instructional Authority of the Female Theology Teacher”
Dear NBCW members, please see the final report of the AGM below.