The Spirituality Centre is an initiative of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD). The Centre is rooted in the spirituality of St Arnold Janssen SVD (1833-1909), whose dream of a united world moved him and his followers to reach out to people of all cultures and spiritual traditions. The
Update: Well-known Education leader and consultant Phil Billington has joined as co-facilitator of the Ministry Leadership Program A formation program for executive leaders of Catholic ministries. The future of Catholic ministries depends on leaders responding effectively to the business, clinical and social environments of the organisations they lead. This includes
The word aggiornamento is Italian for "updating" and came to prominence as one of the aims for the Church of the Second Vatican Council. The Aggiornamento Series consists of 2-3-hour, individual, online modules that can be offered in bespoke combinations as short courses. The modules can be undertaken either as
WHAT IS GOD INVITING ME TO? Retreats and Prayers Spiritual Conversation, Discernment Spiritual Direction, Pastoral Supervision Online – In person – Residential retreats are available throughout Australia and throughout 2024. From Feb onwards a rich variety of retreat and formation experiences in the Ignatian tradition.
This course can be used for Accreditation for Middle Leaders and Accreditation for Leadership in a Catholic School. This course examines key Papal and local Church documents on our ‘Common Home’, through examining key Church Environmental and Ecological teachings. How these teachings are then applied to how we live in God’s creation and our schools response and call to examine our own personal ecological conversion and response are explored. CEWA Scholarships can be used to cover the course cost. Duration: Monday July 22nd
In-house Retreats These are held at beautiful centres all around Australia Mary MacKillop Place North Sydney NSW St Joseph’s Baulkham Hills Baulkham Hills NSW Villa Maria Spirituality Centre Brisbane QLD Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre East Melbourne VIC St Joseph’s Spirituality and Education Centre Kincumber South NSW Kilmolee Safety Bay WA
Personal Retreats & Sabbaticals These can be arranged at Heart of Life. Retreatants may wish to have daily or regular spiritual direction, participate in any of our multi-week seminars or short reflection events, attend Mass or spend quiet time in the grounds of Kewn Kreestha, or enjoy the extensive range of
The retreats are held in Australia's only monastic town, which is wonderful to visit in its own right. Weekend and Single Day Retreats The New Norcia Institute for Benedictine Studies seeks to broaden and deepen awareness of the monastic tradition within Christianity. It offers an environment conducive to prayer, study
Decoding the Code, an online program in Catholic ethics for the health and aged care sector, is held annually in partnership with Catholic Health Australia. This course is intended for executives, mission leaders, clinicians and pastoral practitioners in the health and aged care sector and its aim is to enhance
RETREAT & SPIRITUALITY PROGRAMS In addition to the retreat and spirituality programs facilitated and presented by various church groups and other organisations, a number of Marist programs are conducted here each year by the Marist Mission and Life Team. The Hermitage team also offer retreats: The Care for the Soul Retreat
As a centre for retreats and spirituality our doors are open to people of all faiths Santa Casa has embraced the principles of Laudato Si and has incorporated programs and practises that will heighten awareness of its goals. We offer a sacred space for individuals wanting to make their own
A huge range of retreats are offered in person and online in 2024 Topics include: Christ and Crisis Sacred Connections The Prodigal Mother and Daughter: Mary and Eve High Horses, Scapegoats and Donkeys: A Lenten Odyssey Desert Wisdom for Daily Living Remembering Holy Saturday
Join us to celebrate the Season of Creation in 2024 at our Catholic Earthcare Convocation! We are called together during this convocation to ‘wonder’, ‘weave’ and ‘heal’ Earth and the whole of creation. Gather online during Day 1 and 2 to engage in keynote presentations, workshops, discussions and spiritual experiences.
