Brides of Christ
“A story of devotion in a time of controversy”
Series Overview
Diane, a young woman growing up in Australia in the mid 1960s, walks away from her fiancé to join a convent after being sure she has a calling to the faith. The Catholic Church and its followers are struggling with huge changes. The Pope has died, there is war in Vietnam and mandatory conscription, there is the Vatican controversy on abortion and contraception, and the changing face of the Church as a whole. Told in six parts, Diane faces her own demons and has to finally decide if she can teach what the Church preaches, or if it's simply impossible for her to reconcile all the contradictions of the faith and uphold her vow of obedience.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
55 min per episode
1991 – 1991
Premiered: Wed, Sep 4, 1991
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Catherine”
While Mother Ambrose is in Rome, Agnes is in charge. She asks Catherine to teach the official line against contraception and Catherine begins to find the compromises she is forced to make as a nun almost overwhelming.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Penny Chapman
Mario Millo
James Bartle
Tony Kavanagh
Penny Chapman, Liam Miller, Sue Masters
Department Leadership Roster
Sue Masters
Producer
James Bartle
Director of Photography
Marcus North
Production Design
Tony Kavanagh
Editor
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What is Brides of Christ about?
Diane, a young woman growing up in Australia in the mid 1960s, walks away from her fiancé to join a convent after being sure she has a calling to the faith. The Catholic Church and its followers are struggling with huge changes. The Pope has died, there is war in Vietnam and mandatory conscription, there is the Vatican controversy on abortion and contraception, and the changing face of the Church as a whole. Told in six parts, Diane faces her own demons and has to finally decide if she can teach what the Church preaches, or if it's simply impossible for her to reconcile all the contradictions of the faith and uphold her vow of obedience.
How many seasons does Brides of Christ have?
Brides of Christ comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Brides of Christ?
Key cast members in Brides of Christ include Brenda Fricker, Sandy Gore, Josephine Byrnes, Lisa Hensley.
Who created or directed Brides of Christ?
Brides of Christ was developed and directed by Penny Chapman.