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.
STOLEN LIVES : BREAKING THE SILENCE
​The experience of a nun in Mother Teresa's order and her
journey to freedom
The controversy over Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa is not new.
Our R&B evening doesn't set out to examine this, rather, this precious time with Anna and Brian is to help us look at some of the deepest issues within our own faith and the Catholic Church.
Anna says; "When l left the convent it was so hard. I am surprised l didn’t get crazy .The process and effort to deprogram what is built in you as a religious is full of anxiety because you continually experience guilt."
Thursday 23rd January 20.00, London Time / Rome 21.00 / New York 15.00/
Los Angeles 12.00
Friday 24th January 1.30am Mumbai / 4am Perth/ 7am Sydney / 9am Wellington
Root & Branch latest news
JOHN (HANS) WIJNGAARDS, RIP
ROOT & BRANCH ARE DEEPLY SADDENED
to hear of our loss of John Wijngaards, on 2nd January, 2025.
For nearly fifty years, he was a prominent supporter of the ordination of women in the Catholic Church. In 1998, he took a very public stand for this cause, resigning from the Catholic priesthood in protest of Pope John Paul II’s banning of women priests — as well as any discussion of the issue.
​
We owe him more than we can say.
​
To get an idea of the scale and breadth of the research
and academic advancement that the Wijngaards Institute
for Catholic Research has brought us,
click here
​
We rejoice that the Institute is in good hands, carrying
on his great work.
​
Rest in peace, thou good and faithful servant.
Thursday 14th November 2024
​
Outside the Synod
Here's what some of us had to say
​
"Stimulating conversations"
​
"All our speakers so inspiring -thank you"
​
"We must keep in mind that we do what we do for the world"
"This is a complex issue with so many facets: you always manage to accommodate so many voices with great car, respect and efficiency"
"We need to challenge the voice given to the unaccountable clerical caste. Work for the removal of obstacles to serving marginalised"
"The church is appearing to change, in order to stay the same! "
Click here for recording
Empowering Ourselves flourish and thrive'
Hinsley Hall photo gallery
​
​
EMPOWERING OURSELVES
flourish & thrive
​
our wonderful,compelling weekend 30th Aug - 1st September
​
Find out more
You may be one of our loyal donors, supporters, speakers, guests, friends or tireless workers for reform.
Or maybe you're new to Root & Branch and want to find out more
​
Go straight to the 'Empowering Ourselves' page ...
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!
"Like a feather on the breath of God..."
- St Hildegard of Bingen, 1098-1179,
Abbess and Visionary
It is my dream you dream,
​
my house you build,