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“We envision a church and a world<br />

which fully recognize and embrace the gifts,<br />

talents and leadership of women.”<br />

HEAR THEIR VOICES


“You don’t have courage without<br />

mercy, and you cannot move on<br />

without forgiving.”<br />

Cecilia Flores Social entrepreneur & human rights activist<br />

Through our<br />

voices we can<br />

bring hope<br />

and change.<br />

Caroline Kimeu<br />

Student


“The Church<br />

needs to listen<br />

to womens‘<br />

voices.”<br />

„The Catholic Church,<br />

society, the poor will all<br />

benefit if women are allowed<br />

to use their leadership<br />

qualities in comprehensive<br />

roles.“<br />

...networking, stand together,<br />

etc.<br />

“Undermining<br />

violence is about<br />

transforming<br />

contempt and fear<br />

to empathy and<br />

solidarity.”<br />

Sister Mary Doris Blauvelt Dominican Sister<br />

Judy Onyango<br />

Student<br />

Dr. Katarina Kruhonja Co-founder of the Center for Peace,<br />

Nonviolence (one world) and Human Right<br />

“As a Millennial,<br />

as a woman, we<br />

would love to come<br />

back to the Church.<br />

Feeling welcomed<br />

is a huge step in<br />

the right direction.”<br />

Judy “Women`s role in<br />

Onyango conflict prevention and<br />

their<br />

Student<br />

place at the decision<br />

making table when peace<br />

deals are being negotiated is<br />

so important! Women hold<br />

families and communities<br />

together and their voices<br />

must be heard.”<br />

Gayatri Lobo Gajiwala<br />

English teacher<br />

Lesley-Anne Knight<br />

former CEO The Elders


“Build a diverse and inclusive<br />

network of committed women of<br />

faith who fight and work for an<br />

effective and transparent church,<br />

social justice, equality, human<br />

rights, peace and environmental<br />

„The Catholic Church,<br />

society, the poor will all<br />

benefit if women are<br />

allowed to use their leadership<br />

protection”. qualities in comprehensive<br />

roles.“<br />

SAVE THE DATE: The annual Storytelling Event will be held<br />

on March 8th, 2017, Casina Pio IV, Vatican<br />

“Non-violence is the only response to a world at war.” – Pope Francis<br />

Stirring the Waters – Making the impossible possible<br />

The Voices of Faith story- telling event 2017 will demonstrate that<br />

love, compassion, courage and united faith make up a stronger<br />

force for peace and security than any weapon ever could. The<br />

women speakers are authentic messengers of peace, inspiring<br />

and touching hearts and minds. www.voicesoffaith.org

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