Port Chaplain Sister Mary Leahy RSJ OAM is a longtime advocate for the human rights and welfare of seafarers and other members of the maritime community. This conversation is shared ahead of International Day of the Seafarer on 25th June.
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The image of Sr Mary Leahy was taken at the studios of radio 2SER 107.3FM where this conversation was recorded. 2SER is a Sydney community radio station that was established in 1979 and is celebrating its 45th birthday. That was the same year that Sr Mary emigrated from Ireland to Australia.
This episode features the song ‘From Where I Stand’ by The Fureys.