Talking Transformative Love

Talking Transformative Love

di Loreto Australia & South East Asia

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Episode 3 | Claire Renkin

Claire Renkin has been teaching art history and spirituality at Yarra Theological Union (YTU) since 2001. Her teaching areas include the art and architecture of the Early Christians and Byzantium, and the art and spirituality of the late Middle Ages. In addition to these topics, Claire co-teaches units on death, dying and bereavement in art and spirituality, and the history of Mary in the Christian tradition. In addition to teaching at YTU, she lectures regularly throughout Australia on the intersection of visual art, theology and spirituality. Her research and publications focus on the role of gender and devotion in depictions of female sanctity in European art from the late Middle Ages to the early modern period, c. 1350-1650. Claire together with Sr Angela Slattery ibvm is researching a little-known cycle of fifty paintings of the life of Mary Ward 1585-1645, the founder of the Institute of the Virgin Mary also known as Loretos.

Episode 2 | Sr Margaret Callaghan ibvm

Margaret Callaghan is a Loreto Sister with a rich background in education. Margaret's teaching journey spans years of experience in English and History across Loreto schools in Australia, including roles as the Religious Education Coordinator in three senior schools. After seven years at the province office, she embarked on a transformative 14-year adventure in Vietnam, working alongside young sisters. Don't miss this episode with Sr Margaret Callaghan ibvm, whose vision of God is that of love and friendship.

Episode 1 | Peter Foord

Peter Foord has been teaching for 41 years at Loreto College Ballarat in the areas of Religious Education, Science, Biology and Philosophy. He has held multiple leadership positions, however, his first love is being in the classroom. He has thrived on creating and trialling new curriculum approaches over the course of his career. He is passionate about retreat experiences and has facilitated retreats at all year levels. Starting a lunchtime philosophy group in 2003, he has now facilitated this group called Socrates Cafe for 20 years, loving the thousands of conversations he has been part of. Recreationally, Peter enjoys cycling, music, and exploring nature.

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Episode 12 | Eliza Galimberti

Eliza Galimberti was Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak's 2021 School Captain. Eliza explores her identity as a first-generation Australian and how being a ‘Loreto girl’ has shaped her belief system and provided her with a lifelong community. Now having graduated, Eliza explores how she continues to be a “seeker of truth” and a “doer of justice” by using her voice to help others.

Episode 11 | Jason Currao

Jason Currao is the acting Director of Faith and Identity at Loreto Normanhurst. Jason grew up living in the dichotomous suburbs of Green Acre in Western Sydney, where many cultures combine and often clash, to the anglocentric suburbs of "the Shire" in South Sydney. Now, finding himself in the eclectic inner city suburb of Darlington, Jason explores how these experiences have led him to find comfort in the church community and a profound connection with people's stories.

Episode 10 | Stephanie Lorenzo

Stephanie (Steph) Lorenzo is a Loreto Normanhurst past pupil and Head of Community Engagement at Hireup. In her early 20s, she started a charity, 'Project Futures', from her bedroom after reading about the stark realities of sexual slavery in Cambodia. In this episode, Steph reflects on how her Loreto experience and friendships empowered her to become a successful entrepreneur and the leader she is today.

Episode 9 | Hannah George

Hannah George, Executive Officer of Mary Ward International Australia, talks about the events and influences that have shaped her passion for social justice and what drives her in her role at MWIA.

Episode 8 | Pham Thao Trang

Having completed a degree in microbiology at the University of Natural Sciences in Vietnam, Pham Thao Trang turned her gaze to a teaching Degree, thus combining her passions for ecology, social justice and helping young people. Having worked extensively as a social worker and educator in the Department of Community and Human Development, Trang is currently undertaking studies in Spiritual Direction at the Heart of Life Centre in Melbourne.

Episode 7 | Damian Whelan

The second of our Mary Ward men is Damian Whelan, Head of Liturgy at Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak. With a music and teaching career at Mandeville Hall spanning almost 40 years, in this episode of Talking Transformative Love, Damian discusses his faith and formation and how the Loreto Sisters and women leaders of Mandeville Hall have shaped his life.

Episode 6 | Sr Sandra Perrett ibvm

"A Loreto through and through", Sr Sandra Perrett talks about the vibrant church she was drawn to, where Jesus and the Holy Spirit can be found in the world around her .... and why salted caramel is the best ice-cream flavour!

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