I have been a Sister of St Joseph for over 30 years and belong to the Victoria/Tasmania region. I have worked as a primary school teacher in the Melbourne Archdiocese and Diocese of Ballarat, as well as working as a Pastoral Associate in a number of Melbourne parishes. I worked at Penola Catholic College, Broadmeadows (the secondary school I attended), and was responsible for the Year 11 Christian Service Program. I trained in spiritual direction at the Siloam Program at Heart of Life, Melbourne. Most recently I completed my Master of Arts Pastoral Studies, from Catholic Theological Union, Chicago. I have a keen interest in facilitating walking the labyrinth with groups (parish and school staffs). Growing up in Australia in a Middle Eastern/Mediterranean family certainly ignited my desire to work as a volunteer with asylum seekers.
FAVOURITES
Book Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Scripture Passage Matt 5:16 “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
Movie Coco (but there are too many others to mention)
Hope or Memorable Moment Memorable moment: praying at Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel, North Sydney, during World Youth Day 2008, with Pope Benedict XVI. We were just 90 Sisters and volunteers. I remember it being a time of sacredness, peace and blessing
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