Our aim, in partnership with others around the world is to bring about informed dialogue among the whole people of God on the following issues, which are of concern to millions of Catholics who would like our Church to be:
1. a Church of brothers and sisters in Christ
- in which all are equal.
- in which each person’s gifts are respected and used.
- in which decision making is shared by all
2. a Church with a new attitude to women
- so that it becomes inclusive and accepting
- so that women have access to leadership and sacramental ministries
3. a Church with a re-evaluated priesthood
- so that the priesthood of all the baptized is acclaimed
- so that both celibacy and marriage are optional for all
- so that there are clear codes of conduct for ordained priests.
4. a Church which affirms
- the God-given gift of sexuality, but avoids obsession with sexual morality
- everyone: their human rights, sexual orientation, marital status, and those who leave the active priesthood or religious life.
- that a person’s individual informed conscience is foremost in the making of moral decisions, e.g. birth control, freedom of speech, conscientious objection
- commitment to peace; public and domestic non-violence; social, racial and economic justice; the eradication of homelessness and poverty.
- preservation of the environment
5. a Church that is mature
- which accepts responsibility, openly acknowledges and is accountable for wrongdoing and abuses of power.
- which welcomes all unconditionally rather than causing guilt and fear.
- which supports, encourages and works for reconciliation and justice in the light of the Gospel.
