Writer
Patty Fawkner
Good Samaritan Sister Patty Fawkner is the Congregational Leader of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. She is an adult educator, writer and facilitator with formal tertiary qualifications in arts, education, theology and spirituality. Patty is interested in exploring what wisdom the Christian tradition has for contemporary issues. She has an abiding interest in questions of justice and spirituality.
Articles
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While we can ‘celebrate small victories’ Catholic women deserve much more
When women question the status quo with openness, frankness and boldness, they are ignored or figuratively told to go away by male gatekeepers…. Continue reading »
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We are called to be ‘Neighbours without Borders’
In his encyclical Fratelli Tutti Francis says that being a neighbour without borders is how Christians are called to respond to the challenges faced by our world…. Continue reading »
