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In a world where ‘taking more’ is often celebrated lived a woman who knew ‘giving more’ was what was needed most. Today we mourn the death of a women who inspired us to find our better self and to do something with that part of us!
I, like many others, will endeavour to live a better life, one of ‘giving more’, due to the grace Catherine Hamlin demonstrated every day.

Just, thank you.

This amazing lady’s /Angel’s legacy must go on. RIP (knowing it will) ‘Mum Catherine’

Seldom had there been someone who has helped so many in such desperate situations. Catherine I applaud you for your life’s work and dedication. RIP

Thank you for dedicating your life to serving and loving the most vulnerable and marginalised. As an aspiring midwife, I am greatly inspired by your testimony. God welcomed His daughter home today.

What a truly amazing woman. You have changed the lives of so many women. You will be missed.

Dr Hamlin, you have been a beacon of light and hope to so many, and an inspiration to us all. Rest In Peace and thank you.

Catherine’s story was one of the reasons I chose to study medicine. I am now a doctor and aspire to specialise in paediatrics. Her passion and commitment to her field of work will always be an inspiration to me.

What an incredible woman (and man) and an incredible legacy! Such care for the poorest of the poor and bringing, not only healing for these women, but dignity and new life!!! I am honoured to support this service as much as I can. May Dr Catherine rest in peace with her beloved husband, may she have the reward she so richly deserves and may her legacy and legend live on: an end to fistula. She will be remembered and admired. Love and prayers to you all. Carry on with your good, good work!! God bless you, in gratitude and honour, Jessica Kelly

A truly great lady. RIP

Beautiful, gentle feminism in action.

Dear Catherine, I am sitting here looking at the wonderful rendering by Wendy Sharpe of the patients and grounds of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital. Just as you created a “paridise garden”, a centre of calm and beauty in the noisy heart of Addis; so you gave back wholeness to thousands of women who now call you “Mother”. Thank you on behalf of all the sisters here in Australia for your life’s work. I can only reiterate the words of Matthew 25: 23 – Well done, good and faithful servant

Thank you for being such an inspiring, faithful example, Dr Hamlin. Heaven has gained yet another saint. May the words “Welcome, good and faithful servant!” be your well-deserved portion and a timely spurring-on for those of us who still have our time here on earth. May He continue to multiple the good work He began through you. Rest in our everlasting Father’s loving arms!

I am so sorry and sad to hear of the passing of
Dr Catherine Hamlin
My condolences to all her family the people of Ethiopia and around the world who know of this incredible woman.
RIP Catherine 🙏

Well done good and faithful servant – welcome into eternal places

Thankful for everything you have done.

So sad to hear the news. What a extraordinary woman –an inspiration to us all ! Her wonderful work will be continued by the kind, professional , utterly dedicated staff who follow her example.
It is such a privilege that I got to meet her !

A wonderful women who changed the lives of so many women and inspired the rest of us. Rest in peace.

A human whose lasting legacy will be her consummate compassion, skill and dedication, freely given to those most in need. May she enjoy everlasting peace.

So sad to learn of this legendary lady passing I feel it a blessing to have been made aware of the plight of others outside my comfort zone, her commitment to this cause has been a shining light and an encouragement for others and myself to continuing our support in her memory.
Rest easy dear Catherine