WelCom August 2017: The Catholic Institute of New Zealand and the Parish Leadership Vicariate invite you to take part in the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference 13th national eConference, streamed live over the internet on Thursday 10 August.
Sponsored by BBI – The Australian Institute of Theological Education – this year’s eConference theme is Gospel leadership in times of chaos: The hope of Pope Francis. A group of international speakers and panellists will reflect on socio-political uncertainty of these times and discuss them in the context of Pope Francis’ leadership style.
In Wellington, group participation will be facilitated at the Catholic Centre, Thorndon, 12 noon‒4.30pm (NZ), Thursday 10 August. All are welcome to attend at no charge. Email a.williams@wn.catholic.org.nz to register.
Visit www.bbi.catholic.edu.au/short-courses/eConference-2017 for updates.
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