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Brides of Christ

Diane, a young woman growing up in mid-1960s Australia, 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 face of the Church as a whole is changing. In this 6-part story, Diane faces her own demons and must finally decide whether she can teach what the Church preaches, or if reconciling all of the contradictions of the faith and upholding her vow of obedience are simply impossible for her.

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Brenda Fricker
Sister Agnes
Sandy Gore
Mother Ambrose
Josephine Byrnes
Sister Catherine

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Diane

55 mins

Shortly after her father's death, Diane Markham walks away from her fiancé and chooses to enter the convent. From the beginning she has difficulty; she fails to get along with her postulant mistress and she has a particular friendship with another member of her order, Veronica. Diane wants to focus on the gospels instead of the Church fathers. After her novitiate, Diane is transferred to another convent, much to Veronica's grief.

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Awards

  • 1992 - Silver Logie - Most Outstanding Actress - winner
  • 1992 - Logie - Most Popular New Talent - winner
  • 1992 - Logie - Most Popular Actress in a Miniseries/Telemovie - winner
  • 1992 - Logie - Most Popular Actress in a Miniseries/Telemovie - nominated

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