“I have worked alongside many lay and religious women in my ministry who have exhibited outstanding ability for ministry.  Many have taught me by their example how to be a more effective minister, and by their instruction, helped me to grow in this role. 

I believe women offer a perspective of caring compassion, patience, and a willingness to listen without judgment.  The maternal instincts of women are a dimension of the ministerial personality which invites people to open up more comfortably.

It’s time that the Church gets in step with society and recognizes the equality of women in the workplace.  Women are as capable as men in the work of ministry, and have demonstrated the same equality in scholarship, skills and education as men.

As an Augustinian, community life is an essential aspect of my life.  I have had the happy opportunity to minister alongside many professional and gifted women, both religious and lay, who have impressed me by their commitment to the people of God.  Their contributions to every ministry in which I have served have been inspirational.”