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Futurechurch newsSr. Kate Kuenstler—passionate advocate for the People of God—Presente!

Sister Kate Kuenstler, longtime canonical advocate for the rights of laity in the Church, entered into eternal life on October 28, 2019

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As the story of resignations from "Women Church World" becomes more complex, patriarchy still deserves a share of the blame

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Girls who encounter a rich array of Christian God-talk can grow in their relationship with God and with the Christian tradition.

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