Brigid Arthur

Brigid Arthur

Sister
ChurchRoman Catholic
ArchdioceseMelbourne
Personal details
Born
Brigid Arthur
DenominationRoman Catholic
OccupationBrigidine sister, Project Coordinator, Advocate
EducationUniversity education in Arts, Education, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education, Theology

Brigid Arthur AO, csb, also known as Marie Brigid Arthur, and Marie Therese/a Arthur, is an Australian Brigidine sister, educator, refugee advocate and activist on social issues.

She was co-founder of the Brigidine Asylum Seekers Project, has acted as litigation guardian for children, and has been a teacher and principal of several Catholic secondary colleges. She is also an author, trustee of Kildare Ministries, Life Member of Catholic Social Services Victoria and a winner of the 2021 Pro Bono Public Impact Award.