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Catherine Mardon is a Canadian writer, activist, and lawyer.

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Biography

Catherine Mardon was born in Oklahoma, but spent many years living in St. Petersburg, Florida. She currently lives in Canada. Her academic background includes a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Agriculture from Oklahoma State University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma, and a Bachelor’s Degree of Art from Newman University. She is currently working to receive a Masters in Theological Studies degree from Newman Theological College in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Mardon is supposedly also a determined social activist, having worked for family farmers, with ecumenical organizations, for the homeless, and as a speaker on social justice issues. She was admitted to the Oklahoma Bar in 1988. Her legal practice also included archdiocesan tribunal work, death penalty appeals, and a variety of low income concerns. Mardon is also an experienced mediation trainer responsible for the recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of over 180 volunteer mediators.

Personal life

After suffering from an injury which left her disabled, she became an advocate for the disabled. She is currently married to fellow writer and activist Austin Mardon, and has co-written several books with him.

Awards and honors

  • Regent’s Distinguished Scholar - Oklahoma State University
  • Marian Medal - National Conference of Catholic Bishops
  • Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)
  • Diocesan Officer - Catholic Women’s League
  • Edmonton Archdiocese
  • Former President – Catholic Women’s League, St. Alphonsus, Edmonton
  • Former President – Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
  • References

    Catherine Mardon Wikipedia