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