The UISG, in collaboration with WUCWO (World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations), invites you to an event of reflection and dialogue on shared leadership within today’s Church.

Drawing from paragraph 60 of the Final Document of the Synod, which calls for the full implementation of existing opportunities in Canon Law for women, this event will explore how to put these openings into practice in ecclesial life.

“There is no reason or impediment that should prevent women from carrying out leadership roles in the Church. What comes from the Holy Spirit cannot be stopped.”
— Final Synod Document, no. 60

Event Details

• Date: June 10, 2025
• Time: 3:00–5:00 p.m. (Rome time)
• Format: Online event via ZOOM
• Languages: Italian, French, Spanish and English
• Registration: CLICK HERE

Speakers

• Sr. Josée Ngalula, RSA – Theologian from the Democratic Republic of Congo and member of the International Theological Commission. She served as an expert in the Synodal Assemblies of 2023 and 2024.
• Prof. Myriam Wijlens – Dutch theologian and Professor of Canon Law at the University of Erfurt (Germany). Consultant for ecumenical dialogues and member of the Synodal Assemblies of 2023 and 2024.
• Sr. Susan K. Wood, SCL – US theologian and professor at Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology, University of Toronto. Expert in ecclesiology, ecumenism, and sacramental theology.

Moderator

• Sr. Maria Cimperman, RSCJ – Theologian and formator in consecrated life and synodal processes.

This event will explore theological, pastoral and canonical perspectives on the roles already open to women and laypeople in the life and leadership of the Church.

An opportunity to walk together toward an authentically synodal Church.