Missionary disciples are passionate people! They invite, fellowship, worship, learn and serve in our parishes and they witness to God's transforming love in their families, workplaces and communities. How can parishes accompany and grow disciples for effective mission in this 21st century?

Lorraine is passionate about growing Catholic communities through strong pastoral vision. Her work supports adult faith formation that prioritises the making of disciples through effective evangelising processes and then the growing and sending of missionary disciples to transform our world. Lorraine has a Bachelor of Theology, a Post-Graduate Diploma specialising in Adult Faith Formation, and is a Spiritual Director. Lorraine has broad parish experience, having worked as a Pastoral Associate in a number of Melbourne parishes. She works throughout Australia supporting diocesan and parish leaders in parish missionary renewal and facilitates the St Catherine of Siena Called and Gifted Workshop.