Tag: Catholic Women’s Network
1200 women, one hunger
Lent is, at its heart, a season of seeking. On 28 February and 14 March, more than 1,200 women answered that call, filling Cathedral Hall at St Mary’s with prayer, presence, and a longing for something more.
Women’s Lenten retreat is a call to deepen intimacy with Christ
What began as a single retreat day has now grown so significantly that in 2026, organisers have had to open two retreat dates to make room for all those who wish to attend.
Women’s Lenten retreats offer refreshment and insight
As the holy season of Lent unfolds, women across Sydney and beyond are being invited to pause, reflect and deepen their spiritual life at a pair of inspiring retreat days this year.
A landmark year for Life, Marriage and Family
In 2025, the Life, Marriage and Family (LMF) team witnessed a vibrant renewal of faith and commitment, as unprecedented numbers participated in initiatives for families, women, men, and new Catholics.
Sisters of Life help prepare hearts for Advent at women’s retreat
Women from across Sydney gathered in their hundreds to spend the day with the Sisters of Life at St Joachim’s in Lidcombe, on 29 November, for a rare opportunity to slow down and rediscover the true reason for the season at an Advent retreat.
The Lord delights in you: an invitation for women this Advent
For most women, Christmas is an annual exercise in chaos management and seasonal survival. Hope and renewal might be the last two gifts on the Christmas wish list.
Women’s conference a ‘beautiful fruit’ of unique Sydney ministry
The inaugural conference hosted by the Catholic Women’s Network (CWN) of the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation drew together 950 women to sing, pray, and reflect together on their human and spiritual identity as daughter, sister, mother, and bride.
Anointed to hear God’s voice with the sisterhood
Anticipation is building for the Anointed Women’s Conference on 27 September, particularly among the many women transformed by the Lenten Women’s Retreat also organised by the Catholic Women’s Network (CWN), this year.
Sr Miriam Heidland: Anointed to transform women at conference
As Sydney gears up for the Anointed Women’s Conference on the 27 September at Royal Randwick Racecourse, keynote speaker, Sr Miriam Heidland has one message for the women of Sydney: “Prepare for new beginnings and a deeper longing for the Lord.”
Selina Hasham: Anointed to inspire at women’s conference
She is one of the most prominent female Catholic voices in Australia and as a keynote speaker at the ‘Anointed’ Women’s conference on 27...
Who is Sr Miriam James Heidland SOLT?
On 27 September, Sr Miriam James Heidland SOLT will be the keynote guest speaker at the inaugural Women’s Conference, organised by the Catholic Women’s Network within the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation. But who is she?
The gift of a second Mother
In celebration of Mother’s Day, The Catholic Weekly presents a heartfelt series of articles authored by the women of the Catholic Women’s Network (CWN), honouring the women who uplift, nurture, and empower them every day.
