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Conference Papers, Lectures and Talk
Some of these papers are still in draft form with incomplete references and footnotes. Please bear this in mind if referring to them.
'Dialogue, Difference and Human Development: gendered perspectives on Catholic Social Teaching: public lecture given at St. Thomas University, Fredericton, New Brunswick, 11 February 2010.
'Gender, Theology and Sanctity in Marian Art: lecture given at a Study Day at The National Gallery, London, based on 'The Sacred Made Real' exhibition, 16 January 2010. Download paper. Download Powerpoint presentation.
'Virgins, Lechers and Angelic Encounters: the visual representation of theological ideas': inaugural professorial lecture given at Roehampton University, London, October 2009. Download paper. Download Powerpoint presentation.
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: Catholicism, Sex and Society in Changing Perspective: talk given at St. Mary's Church, Dublin, 5 November 2009. Download paper
Catholic Social Teaching: a vision for our times?: JustShare lecture given at St. Mary-le-Bow Church, London, 23 September 2009. Download paper
Haunting Art: the quest for mystery and meaning after the death of God: paper given at at conference on Cathedrals and the Visual Arts, Sarum College, Salisbury, 21-22 September 2009. Download paper
'Let nature leap for joy, and let women be honoured': historical developments in Catholic Marian Symbolism: paper given at conference on The Place of Mary in the Christian Traditions, Sarum College, Salisbury, 5-7 December 2008. Download paper
A fulfilment that is recognisable and yet unknown': Christian teleology and the end of human rights: paper given to the Society for the Study of Theology, April 2008. Download paper
'Justice enacted not these human laws' (Antigone): paper given to the American Academy of Religion Panel of the Law, Religion and Culture Group, San Diego, November 2007. Download paper
The Catholic Church and Human Rights: London Newman Lecture, March 2007. Download paper
Insight Beyond Sight: Sacramentality, the Eucharist and Gender with reference to the Isenheim Altar: paper given at the annual conference of the Catholic Theological Association of Great Britain, September 2006. Download paper
Christianity beyond War: The Challenge of Peace in Times of Terror: Assunta Kirwan Lecture, April 2006. Download paper
How Far Can You Go?: Reflections on the Catholic Theology of Priesthood: paper given to the Movement for Married Clergy in June 2006. Download paper
Leadership and the Laity: Barbara McCauley Memorial Lecture, November 2005. Download paper
On Human Cloning: The Theological Perspective: paper given at the Catholic Perspectives on Human Cloning Conference, organised by the Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle, the National Board of Catholic Women and the Newman Association at the Centre for Life, Newcastle in October 2005. Download paper
Collaboration or Collusion? Working Together for a Truthful Church: paper given to Quest Conference 2005. Download paper
Vision in Obscurity: Discerning Peace in Fearful Times: paper given to the Fifth General Meeting of the Thomas Merton Society in June 2004
Human Rights, Theology and the Presence of the Other: paper given at Fuscape Conference, February 2004. Download paper
At Play Everywhere in God's World: the Womanly Wisdom of Prayer: Wells Cathedral Lent talk, February 2004. Download paper
Marriage - Tending, Mending and Ending: paper given at the University of Cork, November 2000. Download paper