Dr James McEvoy, priest of the Archdiocese of Adelaide and lecturer in theology at ACU, will complement a number of speakers to the diocese this year – all of them, from perhaps different perspectives – engaging us in conversation about living good news in our time. James will speak at seminars across this diocese from 20 to 25 June.
A particular emphasis will be upon the interconnection between church and world, especially through the lens of the radical Vatican II document: The Church in the Modern World, whose introductory words so clearly locate us at the heart of, not apart from, human joy, suffering and struggle – exactly what our Pope is encouraging.
James will also offer a further perspective: the groundbreaking work of Charles Taylor, A Secular Age, quoted as the ‘defining book for our time’. It gives a framework to our present experience, considering how the place of religion has changed across the centuries and what these changes mean – offering both insight and hope.
In this series of seminars, then, James will provide the opportunity for us to bring our questions into the circle, ponder them through a wide lens, and engage in dialogue about how and where to best direct our energies as followers of Christ in our time.
Not to be missed! See program below or download PDF for an event near you.
| Date | Description | Venue | Time |
| Tuesday 20 June | Seminar Seminar (light meal provided) |
Raymond Terrace, Old Parish Hall Forster Parish Hall, Lake St |
9.30am - 12.30pm 5.00pm - 8.00pm |
| Wednesday 21 June | Luncheon Conversation Cathedral lecture |
City Region Pastoral Centre Farquhar St, The Junction Sacred Heart Cathedral, Newcastle West |
12.00pm - 2.00pm 6.00pm |
| Thursday 22 June | Seminar | Callinan Centre, Morisset Parish | 2.00pm - 5.00pm |
| Friday 23 June | Seminar (light meal provided) | Holy Spirit Primary School, Kurri Kurri | 5.30pm - 8.30pm |
| Sunday 25 June | Mass, morning tea, seminar, shared lunch. | Aberdeen Catholic Church | 10.00am - 2.30pm |
Please book by contacting Sharon Murphy E murphy@mn.catholic.org.au P 4979 1134.
A $5 donation towards costs is appreciated, with the exception of the Cathedral Lecture which is a free event.
These events are FEA (Faith Education Accreditation) applicable for CSO staff.