The Art of Controversy: Women and the Church explores the important role of women in the Church throughout Catholic history, the church’s vision of the “feminine ideal” and the movement to expand opportunities for women to participate more fully in Church life, ministry, and governance.

This event will bring together those who espouse the view of the importance of traditional gender roles in the life of the Church, as well as those who advocate for a more prominent and active leadership role for women in church administration and pastoral ministries.