Places for Study and Formation in Australia

Are you interested in a local assessment of any of these courses or programs? We may be able to put you in touch with some Australian bishop, priest or deacon who has undertaken the course in the last couple of years. For more information, contact us

 

Aussie Sabbatical

A six-week program held in Toowoomba, Queensland

Contact: Fr Jeff Scully, PO Box 45, Quilpie  4480   (07)4656 1129

 

Douglas Park

 Run by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSCs), in spacious grounds about 2 hours south of Sydney.

Contact:  (02)4630 9159, (02)4630 9232  www.users.bigpond.com\towersretreat  

 

Heart of Life Spirituality Centre

7 Nortons Lane, Wantima Sth (Melbourne)

Website: www.heartoflife.catholicau.com 

Contact: (03)9882 4033  holsc@bigpond.com 

 

Campion Centre

Run by the Jesuits in Kew, Melbourne, the Campion Centre offers an extensive range of programs and retreats.

Contact: (03)9854 8110   campion_retreat@iprimus.com.au

 

Marymount Mercy Centre

Runs three and six month programs each year. the main areas of content are:

Theology and Mission, Scripture and Personal & Spiritual Development

www.marymount.com.au 

 

St Joseph's - Baulkham Hills

64 MacKillop Drive, Baulkham Hills

Run by the Sisters of St Joseph who are happy to arrange mini-sabbaticals, retreats or study sessions.

Contact: Sr Patricia Stevenson patricia.stevenson@sosj.org.au

Ph 61 2 9634 2317   Fax 61 2 9899 4249Personal Renewal for Ministry

1-30 November 2005

 

Personal Renewal for Ministry

1 - 30 November 2005

The Presentation Spirituality Centre (Manly Qld) offers a 4 week renewal program for women and men engaged in ministry.

This program offers opportunities for prayer, study, spiritual direction, personal growth and integration, recreation and renewal activities.

It would suit people who are changing ministries, who are in transition, or who are looking to revitalise their present work.

It could also be incorporated into a longer sabbatical program.

 

The Centre overlooks beautiful Moreton Bay and is close to the cities of Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

 

Further information can be obtained by contacting the Coordinator:

 

Presentation Spirituality Centre    Phone: (617) 3396 3290

26 Kooralgin Street                           Fax: (617) 3396 3298

Manly Qld 4179              Email: mathompson@dodo.com.au

 

 

Details of the following Australian Educational Centres can be accessed by clicking each of the Websites below.

 

Yarra Theological Union - Box Hill,Victoria

 

Melbourne College of Divinity

 

Australian Catholic University - Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Ballarat

 

Brisbane College of Theology

 

Catholic Institute of Sydney - Strathfield, Sydney

 

Catholic Theological College –  East Melbourne

 

Broken Bay Institute - Broken Bay

 

Notre Dame University - Freemantle, Sydney, Broome

 

John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family - East Melbourne

 

United Faculty of Theology - Parkville, Victoria

 

 

Places for Study and Formation in New Zealand

 

Renewal Program for clergy in Mosgiel (Dunedin), New Zealand, from Tuesday evening 25 October to lunchtime Friday 2 December 2005.

Topics to be covered include prayer, preaching, the Gospel of Mark, psycho-sexuality, transitions, etc.

For more information contact Fr Mark Chamberlain machamberlain@hotmail.com or ( (0011) 64 3 488 2577

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