Plenary Matters S4 Ep 1: Surprising Leadership Development

First up in this new series Geraldine speaks with Dr Monica Dutton who leads the Sisters of the Good Samaritan Study and Mentoring (SAM) Program, helping lay women aged 30+ to pursue theological training. Now in its third year, with the support of male congregation leaders in Australia, the program offers mentoring, spiritual accompaniment and financial assistance to equip women to become future leaders in their chosen fields including education, chaplaincy and canon law.

Further reading/listening:

• Massimo Faggioli's article in La Croix
• Christopher Lamb's interview with Archbishop Tim Costelloe
• Good Samaritan article on the SAM program
• Adsumus prayer for the Synod

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