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This session will be presented by Rosemary Crumlin RSM OAM. Rosemary is an art curator, historian and consultant in contemporary art and spirituality and in its intersections with Liturgical Art in Paintings and Churches. Her life (art, writings, books, religious commitment) revolves around the intersections between her own questions and those mirrored in the changing faces of contemporary art. She has been a consistent advocate for artists, including indigenous artists and their art. Some of her books and exhibitions include:…

Affinity Intercultural Foundation would like to invite you to an upcoming Affinity Lecture with international guest speaker Prof Simon Robinson from the UK titled: “Responsible Leadership in Politics & Religion: Diverse Communities in an Age of Anxiety” This event is free and open to the public. Due to limited space, we request that everyone registers via the link below (cut and paste into your browser)                                                        https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/responsible-leadership-in-politics-religion-tickets-58403319902 Join us on Tuesday, 2 April for another Affinity Lecture with international guest…

Catherine McAuley College, Bendigo, warmly invites you to join us for the inaugural Evening with Catherine. This interactive evening will be led by Karon Donnellon, a Sister of Mercy who works in the area of facilitation and organisational change. A key area of work is with the ministries of the Sisters of Mercy integrating an understanding of the Mercy story, ethos and values. Wednesday 1 May, 2019 from 6 – 7.30pm 6.00 pm Gather for light refreshments 6.30 – 7.30…

1st Session: “Simone Weil, Hannah Arendt and Gillian Rose – Prophets for Our Crisis-Ridden 21st Century”. Followed by Q & A. 10.00am – 12.00pm.      BYO Lunch 12.00pm – 1.30pm – tea & coffee available. 2nd Session: “The Other – A Realistic Understanding of Catholic Social Teaching”. Followed by Q & A”. 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Dr Anna Rowlands is the St Hilda Associate Professor of Catholic Social Thought and Practice, a Lecturer in Contemporary Catholic Studies and Deputy Director the Centre…

Join Lis Bastian for a night of discussion about positive new collaborative models for living and working in the 21st century. Lis will share about The Big Fix, Pluriversity and Edgy BM which are creatively redesigning media, education and work. Demonstrating how communities can connect with artists and storytellers to assist communities in establishing collaborative hyperlocal and bioregional place-based solutions to create a new story for the world. The Big Fix Inc. is a registered charity and umbrella organisation for…

Join us this winter at the Mercy Hub. Speakers include Dr Elizabeth Dowling RSM - biblical scholar,  Anne Mitchell - STEPS Outreach Service and "Voices from the Street". How do we reflect and make meaning of this time and so find spaces of belonging for others - including those whose stories are very different to our own ? To download brochure, click here:  Winter Season at the Hub Date: Wednesday 31st July.  11.00am to 12.30pm followed by lunch. (You are…

Join us this winter at the Mercy Hub. Speakers include Dr Elizabeth Dowling RSM - biblical scholar,  Anne Mitchell - STEPS Outreach Service and "Voices from the Street". How do we reflect and make meaning of this time and so find spaces of belonging for others - including those whose stories are very different to our own ? To download brochure, click here:  Winter Season at the Hub Date: Wednesday 28th August.  11.00am to 12.30pm followed by lunch. (You are very…