Christine Schenk

St. Joseph Sr. Christine Schenk, an NCR board member, served urban families for 18 years as a nurse midwife before co-founding FutureChurch, where she served for 23 years. Her book Crispina and Her Sisters: Women and Authority in Early Christianity (Fortress, 2017) was awarded first place in History by the Catholic Press Association. She holds master's degrees in nursing and theology.

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Francis' biggest reform is to shift church from Eurocentric to universal

A tale of two synods: Putting the people of God first, 14 years later

When Fran saw us, she saw only God

When it is dark, praying communities give us eyes to see the sacred at work

In Magdalene film, it's all about the relationship

When it comes to church reform, despair is not an option

Archaeology and female authority in the early church

Theology rooted in patriarchy delays restoration of female diaconate

Church's foremothers proclaim Jesus from beyond the grave

Women's authority can help heal our church's broken governance

How long, O Lord, must we wait to reform the clerical system?

Catholic sisters helped pioneer today's 'pink wave'

St. Óscar Romero: witness to God's love in the face of corruption

Leonardo Boff's model of charism offers road map out of clericalism

Mary of Magdala's profound connection to Jesus shows us the power of love

Jesus founded a movement led by both women and men

How will you claim your Spirit-power this Pentecost?

Matched! $5,000 challenge met! But we still need your support.

Mindfulness training aids Cleveland police -- and citizens

Catholic sisters are not an 'endangered species'

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