Newcastle researchers say Catholic women's voices fall on deaf ears

University of Newcastle researchers Dr Kathleen McPhillips and Dr Tracy McEwan undertook a world-first survey of Catholic women. Picture supplied

RESEARCHERS who gave the Catholic Church a rare glimpse into the hurt and frustration of its women say their voices have largely fallen on deaf ears.

University of Newcastle researchers Dr Kathleen McPhillips and Dr Tracy McEwan undertook a world-first comprehensive international study of 17,000 Catholic women across 104 countries.