The Conference of Religious Women India (CRWI) is pleased to announce an upcoming online webinar on the theme:
📌 Religious Leadership in the 21st Century: A Journey Towards Equality
🗓 Date: Saturday, 8th March 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (IST)
📍 Venue: Online (Zoom)
🔗 Join Here: https://tinyurl.com/4BV29DWH
📌 Meeting ID: 816 3066 1950
🔑 Passcode: 585231
Why This Webinar?
In today’s world, religious leadership is evolving rapidly, calling for a deeper reflection on the role of women in faith-based communities. While religious women have historically played crucial roles in education, healthcare, and social services, their leadership in decision-making structures remains an ongoing conversation.
This webinar, organized by CRWI, aims to create an open platform to explore the challenges, opportunities, and transformative pathways for women in religious leadership. It will focus on:
• The significance of gender equality in religious life
• The evolving role of religious women in shaping the future
• Overcoming barriers to leadership within religious institutions
• Encouraging inclusive and participatory leadership
Meet the Speakers
We are honored to have two distinguished speakers who bring years of experience in advocating for leadership and equality:
🔹 Annie Raja – National Vice President, National Federation of Indian Women
An ardent advocate for gender justice and women’s rights, Annie Raja has been at the forefront of social movements in India. Her insights on leadership and empowerment will provide a broader societal perspective on how religious leadership intersects with social justice.
🔹 Sr. Nirmalini AC – President, Conference of Religious Women India (CRWI)
A committed leader and visionary, Sr. Nirmalini AC has been actively working to strengthen the role of women religious in India. Her work emphasizes the need for transformation in leadership within the Church and religious communities.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is open to:
✅ Religious sisters and leaders from various congregations
✅ Lay collaborators involved in faith-based leadership
✅ Those interested in gender equality within religious structures
✅ Scholars, theologians, and social activists engaged in leadership studies
The Relevance of This Discussion
Leadership within religious congregations has always been deeply rooted in service, humility, and faith. However, the 21st century demands that leadership also be participatory, inclusive, and visionary. Women religious have been pioneers of social change, but their leadership is often undervalued or restricted to specific domains.
This webinar seeks to break these boundaries by opening discussions on:
✔ The theological and scriptural foundations for women’s leadership
✔ Addressing systemic barriers to women’s decision-making roles
✔ The role of education and capacity building in leadership formation
✔ Ways to collaborate and create an inclusive future for religious leadership
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Webinar
• Engage with leading voices in leadership and equality
• Gain practical insights into overcoming challenges in religious leadership
• Learn how to navigate and influence institutional structures
• Be part of a network of empowered religious women striving for change
How to Participate
📅 Date: Saturday, 8th March 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (IST)
📍 Zoom Link: https://tinyurl.com/4BV29DWH
📌 Meeting ID: 816 3066 1950
🔑 Passcode: 585231
Final Thoughts
The call to leadership is a call to service, courage, and transformation. Through this webinar, we hope to equip and inspire religious women to embrace their leadership potential and build a more just and inclusive Church.
Join us for this meaningful conversation and be part of the movement towards equality in religious leadership!