e Conference
sponsored by the Conference of Spiritual Directors, Australia
Please go to the event Website to Register your participation. We also warmly encourage you to visit the Site well before the day, to become both familiar with the site and to test the equipment you will be using. You can access the event Site by either clicking on the image above, or via the following link http://csd.vividas.com
Open the Welcome Video Message (that will be on the site from Monday 16 May). Being able to see and hear the Welcome Message will confirm that your computer has everything it needs to participate in the eConference. If you have any problems, there are links and contact information on the website to help solve issues, or click on: http://www.vividas.com/support
The Way of the Heart
-journeys of transformation-
Calling on the riches of several religious traditions, Christian and other, Paul’s presentation will focus on the universal quest to discover and follow our way – to truth and to life. Of particular interest to spiritual directors and those whose ministry is to support others on their way…
The conference will involve several presentations, reflection and sharing, and e-interaction with the presenters and panel.
Wednesday June 15, 2011
10.30 – 3.30 (Eastern standard time)
8.30 – 1.30 (Western Aust. and SE Asia)
12.30 – 5.30 (New Zealand and Pacific)
About Our Speakers……
Paul Beirne is Professor of Comparative Religion and Dean of the 
Melbourne College of Divinity. Paul worked as a missionary in Korea for many years, and undertook extensive research into Korean religious traditions. He has a background in spiritual direction (Heart of Life Centre) and East Asian studies (Yonsei University, Seoul; Catholic Theological Union, Chicago; and the University of Queensland).
Paul's particular interest is the cross-fertilisation of different religious traditions.
Jill McCorquadale, long-time member of the Conference of
Spiritual Directors, is an experienced spiritual director and
facilitator. Jill will chair the conference.
Peter Malone is a theologian and media analyst, recently awarded an honorary Doctorate by the Melbourne College of Divinity. Peter taught at the National Pastoral Institute and Yarra Theological Union, before moving to the International Catholic Organisation for Cinema (OCIC) and the World Catholic Association for Communication (SIGNIS) twenty-one years ago. He has been world President of both associations.
Kate Garrone is a spiritual director and psychologist. She currently works for the Sisters of Mercy, growing an Australasian network of young adults committed to justice and compassion. Kate is married to Brian; they have two young active boys and are expecting a third baby in July.
Brian Gallagher is well known to CSD members through his ministry as a spiritual director, supervisor and educator, principally at the Heart of Life Spirituality Centre in Melbourne. Brian is currently the chair person of the Conference of Spiritual Directors, Australia.
This conference is primarily for spiritual directors, but will be of interest also to others working in spirituality and helping ministries.
Participants will be asked to register via website: http://csd.vividas.com/
There is no fee for CSD members; a donation from non-members would be appreciated.
A list of conference sites and contact persons can be found on the linked website.
Please let us know if you would like to offer a venue and yourself be a contact person / facilitator on June 15.
Promotion and production of the conference is being managed by the Diocese of Broken Bay.
For more information, please contact:
Annie Carrett, Diocese of Broken Bay, 02 98470724 news@dbb.org.au or webTV@dbb.org.au
Brian Gallagher, CSD Australia, 03 59898777 bgmsc@bigpond.com