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R O O T & B R A N C H

A COMMUNITY FOR REFORM IN THE

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Root & Branch works for

a safe, just and inclusive Roman Catholic Church.

We’ve waited long enough.
There is no time to waste.

“If the people of God will lead, eventually the leaders
will follow.” Joan Chittister.

Thursday 14th November 2024 at 20.00 London Time

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When the closing Synod on Synodality in Rome decided to sweep women's ministry, married priests and LGBTQ inclusion under the carpet, reform groups came to town.

Hear from R&B’s Rhiannon Parry Thompson and friends who were in Rome to convey, through protest and prayer, our message to the world and the Vatican.

And join in the conversation about where we go from here. No more kicking the cans down the road!

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Wednesday 27th November 2024 20.00 London Time

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"It's YOUR name they are waiting for now..."

Over 250 of us heard Joan's powerful words

As one person said

" I find something new each time I listen"

Our wonderful Root & Branchers shared thoughts & resources. Thank you !

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Empowering Ourselves flourish and thrive'

Hinsley Hall photo gallery

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Root & Branch in the news

Empowering Ourselves flourish and thrive'

'Why is the church so foolish that it leaves it's most deeply committed and involved group of people to be pushed aside in such a peremptory fashion?'

Tony Flannery CssR

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Empowering Ourselves flourish and thrive'

'Free ourselves from the coercive voice of the Fathers and rules'

Read Penelope Middelboe's blog on Root and Branch's weekend gathering at Hinsley Hall, Leeds.

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Empowering Ourselves flourish and thrive

Read about Mary McAleese's talk in the Irish Independent on

2 September 2024 by Sarah McDonald

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Empowering Ourselves flourish and thrive

Mary McAleese warns ‘winds of change’ have died in Synod on Synodality

Mary Ring explains why “The Synod has not proven to be the widely engaging and reformative experience that people hoped for.”

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EMPOWERING OURSELVES

flourish & thrive

our wonderful,compelling weekend 30th Aug - 1st September

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You may be one of our loyal donors, supporters, speakers, guests, friends or tireless workers for reform.

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Huge thanks to our community who help us so much with prayer and support. We are very grateful for all the donations we have received over the last few weeks.

Thank you so much!