Profiles
Sister Catherine Warner pbvn
Sister Catherine Warner pbvn was educated by the Presentation Sisters in Claremont and Mosman Park entering the Order in 1968. Initially graduating as a Primary School Teacher from Claremont Teachers College, Catherine subsequently attained a B.Ed. from Notre Dame University. Over the years as a teacher and Principal within the Catholic Education System Ongoing Faith and Education Courses maintained Catherine’s Spiritual and Secular development. Retiring from fulltime work as Principal of a Catholic Primary School, Catherine, obtained a Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction in 2019. She has begun to undertake personal companioning as well as becoming the Director of the Nano Nagle Centre in Claremont in 2020.
A committed member of Parishes from Kununurra to Collie as teacher and Principal over the years, Catherine served on Parish Councils and Liturgy Committees. Whilst Pastoral Care of children and families within the school and local communities has been at the heart of Catherine’s commitment to her vocation and calling, her more recent commitment to the Nano Nagle Centre has seen Catherine’s pastoral care extended to the wider community.
Megan Phillips
Megan arrived in WA from Ceylon with her parents as a small child. Her chosen profession as a teacher saw her spend time in both Public and Catholic schools as teacher, facilitator of Professional development and Principal in the Catholic Education System. Teaching in WA Country and Metropolitan areas, as well as time in London, provided grounding in not only the education of students but also in developing her strong faith commitment. Study at the University of Tantur in Israel and the Catholic University in Leuven, Belgium, served to enhance further, her knowledge and understanding of her faith.
Megan has served on Parish Councils, Liturgy Committees, RCIA Leadership groups and Choirs. Presenting Marriage Encounter programs in the past, enriched the lives of Megan and her husband and a recent interest in further learning, including membership of a Theology Book club, has brought about a strong interest in the role of women within the Catholic Church.
Megan’s children and five grandchildren play an important part in her life.
Spare time pursuits include: Writing, cooking, sewing and supporting the WASO Crescendo Schools program through a fund raising initiative.
M.R.E. NDA; Dip. Maranatha; B Ed. Curtin; Tch. Cert. Graylands
Geraldine Taylor
Geraldine was born in Hobart, Tasmania, and has an identical twin sister. She is married and has 7 grandchildren. Educated in Western Australia, Geraldine attended St Benedict’s Primary School Applecross and later Loreto Convent Claremont. Her professional nursing career in primary care and tertiary nursing education grounded her well for 24 years in acute hospital pastoral care. Family, community and being present to other is a core belief of every moment. Geraldine is an active parishioner of Holy Family Parish, Como in liturgy and Eucharistic Ministry. Her “treasured” faith journey and love of Christ is lived and expressed in her ministry of facilitation of Prayer groups, retreat groups and spiritual companioning.
Her pastime delights include gardening, classical music and reading.
MEd. Curtin; BTh. Murdoch; BAppSc(Nursing Education). Curtin