Description
This is a collection of reflections on the wonderful feats of wisdom, fortitude and love of Catholic women who lived in what is now understood as Canada. Written by Canadian authors, the book highlights how these remarkable women broke down barriers, fought for education, justice and charity, or simply effused a sense of silent peace.
About the authors
Bertha Yetman is an educator and social justice activist, currently working with Roman Catholic religious communities on a guaranteed livable income.
Kate Merriman is an Anglican priest who works in the Diocese of Toronto. She has engaged in a wide range of ministries?hostel worker at the Fred Victor Centre, parish priest in the Yukon, chaplain at Trinity College, Field Education Director at Huron College, and parish priest in the city of Toronto. In 2007 she was made a Canon of the Diocese of Toronto in recognition of her work in the areas of sexual misconduct and affordable housing. In 2008 she received the Davenport Community Builders Award for her work in affordable housing.
