Diocesan Colloquium on Pope Francis’ Encyclical, ‘Laudato Si’

Rev Dr Denis Edwards, a renowned lecturer on ecological theology at Flinders University and author of several books including “Jesus in the Natural World”, will be in Ballarat on Tuesday, August 25 to share his perspective on Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Laudato Si at OLHC Wendouree Mercy Centre, 480A Gillies Street, Wendouree from 9.00am – 4.00pm. Local practitioners will share their experience on how the encyclical is being lived out in the local context.

All from the diocese are welcome to attend.

Enquiries and bookings to Sue Searls sue.searls@ballarat.catholic.org.au , ph. 0409 401 329 or Susan Crowe scrowe@ceoballarat.catholic.edu.au, ph. 0419 887 274. Booking is required for catering purposes. Cost: $15 per person to cover costs for morning tea and lunch. All participants will receive a copy of the newly released book The Francis Effect II: Praised Be You – On Care for our Common Home as part of the colloquium program.

Click here for flyer.

Click here for program for the day.

Click here to register by Thursday, August 20, 2015.

We are a community of communities from the Murray to the sea.
Inspired by the Gospel and nourished by the Eucharist, we follow the example of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, reaching out in joyful and humble service, caring for all of God’s creation, growing in love day by day and looking forward to life with God forever.

Diocesan Vision Statement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands in which the Diocese of Ballarat sits. We would like to pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders past, present and future. Their wisdom can help us care for the earth, our common home.

- Acknowledgement of Country -