Women's Reference Group

The Women’s Reference Group of the Diocese of Ballarat (WRG) has been formed in order to liaise between the Bishop and the women and men of the Diocese of Ballarat with particular regard to issues affecting women in the Diocese.

The Women’s Reference Group will:

• seek to uphold the Gospel vision of dignity for all women and inclusiveness of all people
• be a contact point for the national Office for the Participation of Women (OPW) for the promotion and support of national initiatives to / from women of the Ballarat Diocese
• encourage and support local initiatives for the participation of women within the Ballarat Diocese
• encourage effective communication networks for women across the Ballarat Diocese
• listen to the women of the Ballarat Diocese with respect to their issues, concerns and hopes for the future of their Church
• offer regular annual opportunities for women of the Ballarat Diocese for ongoing dialogue and development of ideas and of faith
• liaise with the Bishop regarding all of these matters

Further information will be posted shortly.
Women’s Reference Group - April 2013
Contact person: Amanda Smith 5337 7125  amanda.smith@ballarat.catholic.org.au