Thursday Conversation Afternoon

Living Responsibly

Dr Kathleen Williams RSM will offer 2 sessions on living responsibly and preserving the richness of our world. These two sessions will introduce participants to the writings of Bernard Lonergan SJ. Our engagement with our world and the new and changing issues that face us today requires a collective effort. It is not simply the individual, but the collective effort that transforms our culture. The human good is at once personal and social.

When: Thursday, September 2 & Thursday September 9
Time: 1.45 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Cost: Donation
RSVP: 9690 1076

Wednesday Conversation Afternoon   

The Brain, the Mind and Spiritual Well-being

What do we want for ourselves, for our communities and our future world?
In conversation and with the stimulus of DVD presentations Maryanne Confoy will address these issues and others on how to find fulfillment in life using our brains more effectively.

When: Wednesday, October 13 & Wedneday October 20
Time: 1.45 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Cost: Donation
RSVP: 9690 1076

 

 

An Evening with Peter Thomas

What TV Production has taught me about God
Reflections of a Television Producer

In each session Television Producer, Peter Thomas, shows his documentary and talks about the experience of his involvement in each production and the effects this experience has had on his life.


Wednesday 18th August
"Newman, A Man for Our Time"
To be beatified in October this year, Newman's extraordinary writings comprise a formidable body of work which has had a profound influence on the church. A poet, songwriter,philosopher, Anglican clergyman, Cardinal and soon to be declared Saint, Newman is an intellectual giant whose legacy is alive and well in 2010.

Wednesday 25th August
"The Sacred Stones"
A winner of a United Nations Peace Prize for media this is a powerful story of reconciliation between indigenous and white Australia.Following the death of John Flynn a large rock was taken from the 'Devils Marbles' to mark his gravesite. Years later, in recognition that the rock was stolen from sacred ground, it was returned to its rightful owners.

Wednesday 1 September
" Parliament of World Religions"
Originally broadcast as 'Celebrate Easter, this documentary highlights the youth activities at the Parliament of World Religions, Melbourne 2009. It showcases the enthusiasm for inter faith understanding from young people.

Wednesday 8th September
" Picking Up the Pieces"
A story of grief and loss in our modern world as well as a very personal story about death and dying as the producer looks back on the deaths of his own mother and father.


When:  Wednesday August 18, 25 & September 1 & 8
Time:   7.30-9.30
Cost:    Donation
RSVP:  9690 1076

 

Depression Workshop

Dr Dina LoGuidice from the National Ageing Research & Dr Maryanne Confoy from Kilbride Centre will conduct a workshop on issues related to clinical and spiritual aspects of depression.

When: Saturday, October 16
Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Cost: Donation
Enquiries: 9690 1076

 

Ageing Gracefully

For many people later life is a season in search of meaning.
Is this an issue for you?

Dr Dina Loguidice M.B.B.S. Ph.D a specialist gerontologist, and & Dr Maryanne Confoy from Kilbride Centre will conduct a workshop on ageing with grace and meaning.

When: Saturday, October 16
Time: 1.30pm – 4pm
Cost: Donation
Enquiries: 9690 1076