Catholic Women's Leadership Program
Saint Paul University
Theme: Transformative Catholic Women Leaders in a Synodal Church
Online Delivery
8 Weeks Beginning on May 1, 2026
Course Overview
Being in a Synodal Church calls us to be transformative leaders who can make faith sense of our lives as we seek to navigate these times. A synodal church is grounded in a vision of "culture of encounter," first promoted by Pope Francis and sustained by Pope Leo. A “culture of encounter” is a way of life centered on intentional, respectful and open-hearted engagement with others that builds community. It rejects indifference and transactional relationships in favor of personal connection, listening, and dialogue that sees the "good" in others and recognizes their inherent dignity. In this program, we will explore perspectives and skills that foster a “culture of encounter” and empower transformative Catholic Women Leadership. These include reflective practice, inclusion, emotional intelligence, and generative dialogue. The program provides a transformative learning opportunity to acquire deeper self-awareness, knowledge and skills that will foster your agency as mature Christian disciples in and for the world.
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Format
Saint Paul University proposes a series of four modules within eight weeks for this first iteration of the shared delivery of the Catholic Women Leadership Program. It also includes an orientation and a closing session. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the program.
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Structure:
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Each module is 2 weeks beginning May 4th and ending June 26th.
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2 hours participatory webinar on Zoom every week.
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Mondays (except for May long weekend) and Thursdays 7 to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
Dates:
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Friday, May 1, 2026 - 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET (Orientation Session)
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Monday, May 4, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 pm ET
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Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 pm ET
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 pm ET
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 pm ET
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Monday, June 1, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 pm ET
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Thursday, June 11, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 pm ET
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Monday, June 15, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 pm ET
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Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 7:00-9:00 pm ET
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Monday, June 29, 2026 - 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET (Closing Session)
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Each module will be structured in the following manner and will consist of 4 hours of live sessions and 4 hours of independent learning based on shared resources.
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Week 1 (Monday Session)
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Attend live webinar.
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Reading articles and view videos on Sutra learning platform.
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Personal Reflection
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Week 2 (Thursday Session)
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Interactive reflections through discussion forum on Sutra learning platform.
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Attend live webinar.
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Post a final reflection.
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Course fee: $400.00 per person.
​About the Instructors
Our instructors bring together a diverse and highly accomplished group of individuals whose expertise spans theology, leadership, education, and human development. From seasoned academics and researchers to experienced educators, facilitators, and ministry leaders, each instructor offers a unique perspective grounded in both scholarship and real-world practice. Together, they create a rich, interdisciplinary learning environment that supports transformative leadership, fosters spiritual and emotional growth, and connects faith with everyday life and leadership contexts.