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For almost two decades, Lorraine Michael, a Roman Catholic nun, worked as a social activist within the church institution. She says she can no longer (...)
For almost two decades, Lorraine Michael, a Roman Catholic nun, worked as a social activist within the church institution. She says she can no longer (...)

For almost two decades, Lorraine Michael, a Roman Catholic nun, worked as a social activist within the church institution. She says she can no longer (...)

Date3/5/1991
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Original Toronto Star caption: For almost two decades, Lorraine Michael, a Roman Catholic nun, worked as a social activist within the church institution. She says she can no longer work within the institution because she believes it is based on inequality and open to misuse of power.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0027274F
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