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Event: Educators Seminar with Br Louis DeThomasis

Be educators of Christ's unconditional love.

With so much focus on catechism, there is a real call to allow teachers to be true educators who inspire each student to be a witness to Christ's unconditional love.

The transformation of Catholic education

If you work in the Catholic education system you are invited to an evening with Br Louis DeThomasis, author of Flying in the Face of Tradition.

Br Louis DeThomasis is a keynote speaker at New Evangelisation in Context, a major conference being conducted in Melbourne and Sydney by Garratt Publishing. Exclusive afternoons have been organised in both Melbourne and Sydney for Br Louis to meet with local teachers and educators in a focused and casual seminar setting. Br Louis will talk to us about the role of teachers and educators within the Catholic education system, to encourage a new appreciation of the role that Catholic education can play as a catalyst in bringing about a transformation in the institutional church.


Melbourne Tuesday 15 May due to unforeseen circumstances this seminar has been cancelled.

Sydney Thursday 17 May due to unforeseen circumstances this seminar has been cancelled.

There is no charge for these events but as places are limited we ask that you register to avoid missing out!

Please send an email to rsvp@johngarratt.com.au listing your contact information with the date and venue of the event you wish to attend or phone 1300 650 878 to reserve your place.
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Event: Pastoral Associates Seminar with Dr Phyllis Zagano

Pastoral associates today cope with a range of issues. Priest shortages, declining numbers at mass, increased pastoral needs of communities and a church that does not recognise women! So why bother being involved?

If you're a pastoral associate you are invited to an afternoon with Dr Phyllis Zagano, author of Women Deacons: Past Present Future and Women in Ministry, to explore not only how pastoral associates cope in these demanding circumstances, but to find stories of hope and promise that things can and will change.

Dr Phyllis Zagano is a keynote speaker at New Evangelisation in Context, a major seminar being conducted in Melbourne and Sydney by Garratt Publishing. We have planned exclusive afternoons in both Melbourne and Sydney for Dr Zagano to meet with pastoral associates in a focused and casual seminar setting.

Dr Zagano will talk to us about the role of pastoral associates in the 21st century in light of priest shortages and reduced attendance at mass. She will also offer insight to women's ministry in the early church and its implications for today.

Melbourne Tuesday 15 May, 2012 2 - 5pm (registrations 1.30 - 2pm)
The Carmelite Centre, 214 Richardson Street, Middle Park 3206

Sydney Thursday 17 May, 2012 2 - 4pm - due to unforeseen circumstances this seminar has been cancelled.

There is no charge for these events but as places are limited we ask that you register to avoid missing out!

Please send an email to rsvp@johngarratt.com.au listing your contact information with the date and venue of the event you wish to attend or contact us on 1300 650 878.

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Event: New Evangelisation in Context: Major Conference in Sydney!



Hear what attendees had to say about the Melbourne event!

Pope Benedict has launched a new department to promote the idea of a new evangelisation. If his wish is to be fulfilled, there is a need to understand the context for this work.

Many of us recognise that there are issues in the Catholic church today. We are looking for a way forward and a sense of hope. Ongoing issues such as the mishandling of the sex abuse and financial scandals, poor public relations and controversial Vatican appointments have left many wondering how to make Jesus the focus of the church again.

Garratt Publishing is hosting a conference with three dynamic speakers who bring to life a message of hope and renewal.

Br Louis DeThomasis FSC, author of Flying in the Face of Tradition, is a senior De La Sallian brother who is highly critical of the institutional church and a vocal advocate for the greater role of women in the church. As a senior De La Sallian brother he feels that he is being called to speak out about issues that are important to him and to many of us.

Dr Phyllis Zagano is an expert on the role of women in ministry and believes that women can play a greater role on the altar. Her book Women Deacons takes a close look at the role women have played in the diaconate over the years and why today, more than ever, that role needs to be reinstated.

They will be joined by Rev Frank O'Loughlin, author of This Time of the Church, who will talk about the rise of pluralism and its effect on Catholics everywhere.

Louis DeThomasis FSC is a brother of the De La Salle community of brothers. He was president and professor of interdisciplinary studies at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota from 1984 to 2005, and is co-founder and former president of the Christian Brothers Investment Services, Inc. He is currently president of CBIS-GLOBAL Europe based in Rome where he now resides. He is the author of books and articles on Christian education and has received much recognition for his lifetime of service to the church.

Dr Phyllis Zagano is an internationally acclaimed Catholic scholar who has lectured throughout the world. A graduate of Marymount College in New York, she holds the Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and three master's degrees: in communications, literature and theology. She is the author of fifteen books in religious studies, including Women Deacons with Gary Macy and William T Ditewig, and Women in Ministry.

Rev Frank O'Loughlin has been a prominent priest in the Archdiocese of Melbourne for many years. Ordained in 1969, he completed his doctorate in Rome in 1972 and continued liturgical studies in Ireland before taking up teaching positions at Corpus Christi Seminary and at Catholic Theological College from 1977 to 1996. Fr O'Loughlin continues to lecture in parishes and to various other groups and his new book This Time of the Church looks at the theological purpose of the Church.

Confirmed! Dr Veronica Lawson rsm a former congregation leader of the Ballarat East Mercies, is now able to attend the Sydney Conference. She will talk on rediscovering Jesus in the Gospel of Mark and the call of women to ministry.



Tickets are $65.00 (Sophia $58.50) each and include Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea.

Sydney:

Saturday 19 May 2012 9am to 5pm
Salvation Army Sydney Congress Hall 140 Elizabeth Street, Sydney. Click here to purchase tickets

Special Offer:

Purchase 1 ticket for any of the above venues and all four featured books (Flying in the Face of Tradition, Women Deacons, Women in Ministry and This Time of the Church) for $120.00 (Sophia $100.00).
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