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| Jubilee 2006 celebrates the spirit of three of the founders of the Society of Jesus. This international Jubilee coincides with our celebration of 150 years of Jesuit education in Australia. These are some of the activities and events which are being held in the Australian Province to commemorate these special anniversaries:
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| St Francis Xavier Jubilee postage stamp sponsored by Xavier College and produced by Australia Post. A matching Jubilee Xavier College envelope was also produced. (VIC) |
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Publication of "Saint Ignatius and the Social Ministries" by John Wilcken SJ. This paper was written as the contribution of the Jesuit Community at Corpus Christi, Greenvale, to the Jubilee celebrations. (VIC)
Opening Lecture in the Jesuit Jubilee Lecture Series - Three Presences: The Dreamer, The Traveller, and The Friend – Celebrating Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier and Pierre Favre in our times. Delivered by Peter Steele SJ at 8:00pm in the Oratory, Newman College, The University of Melbourne, 887 Swanston Street, Parkville. Wine and cheese from 7:30pm. More information see Jesuit Theological College at www.jtc.edu.au or Newman College www.newman.unimelb.edu.au (VIC)
Dedication of the Chapel of the Holy Name at St Ignatius' College, Athelstone, in memory of the life and work of Ignatius, Xavier and Favre. 2:00pm. (SA)
Official opening of the North Sydney parish sesquicentenary celebrations - function features a ‘smoking ceremony’ and pitch by Michael McGirr of the book Walumetta. To be held in the Marist Hall. For more information contact the parish on (02) 8918 4100 or stm@sjparishnsw.org.au (NSW)
St Francis Xavier was born in 1506. We remember that it is now 500 years since his birth.
Mass for the 500th anniversary of the birth of St Francis Xavier, in St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Adelaide. Presider: Most Rev Archbishop Wilson DD; homilist: Rev G J O'Kelly SJ. Music provided by the Saint Ignatius' College choir. 5:45pm. (SA)
Jubilee Concert and All Night Prayer Vigil - Chapel of Martyrs, Loyola College, Mt Druitt. Contact Brendan Kelly SJ loyola@parra.catholic.edu.au (NSW)
Combined Birthday Celebration for Xavier (April 7) and Favre (April 13) - Loyola College, Mt Druitt. Special Jubilee birthday cake to mark the occasion. Contact Brendan Kelly SJ loyola@parra.catholic.edu.au (NSW)
Blessed Peter Faber (also known by the French citing of his name Pierre Favre) was born in 1506. We remember that its 500 years since his birth.
Official International Eucharist for the Jubilee in St Peter's Basilica, Rome. Feast of Mary, Mother of the Society of Jesus. Mass will be celebrated by Superior General Fr Kolvenbach SJ. Pope Benedict will come to greet everyone. Chris Willcock SJ will direct the music and choir.
Jesuit Jubilee Lecture Series - Brendan Byrne SJ on Costly Freedom: An Ignatian Reading of the Gospel of Mark. At Newman College. Wine and cheese from 7.30pm, talk at 8pm. For more information, see www.jtc.edu.au (VIC)
Jesuit Schools Meeting - Anglesea, Victoria. 150 years of Jesuit Education. Contact Gerry Healy SJ (03) 9854 5442 or G.Healy@xavier.vic.edu.au (VIC)
CLC Jubilee Experience of the Spiritual Exercises - Training Weekend for Guides. Two guides from each state will be trained and then return to their home bases to train further guides. For details of the experience of the Exercises, see July–December below.
Jubilee Illustrated Display. The Jesuit Polish Centre of St Andrew Bobola is preparing a set of 20-door-sized panels to present the Xavier-Favre-Ignatius story with the use of about 70 photos, and notes in Polish and English. They will be on display at the Polish Marian Shrine (8 Aberfeldie St, Essendon). Contact: Polish Jesuit Pastoral Centre - Richmond 9428 1200; Essendon 9337 6395. (VIC)
Peter Henriot Workshop - Social Analysis, Social Discernment and Social Action: What are the Connections? 2pm-5pm. For faculty and ministry students of the United Faculty of Theology (including Jesuit Theological College), and staff of Jesuit Social Services. Venue: St Ignatius Parish, Richmond. (VIC)
Jesuit Social Services (JSS) Annual Dinner - Contact Julie Edwards on (03) 9427 7388 or Julie.edwards@jss.org.au (VIC)
Peter Henriot Public Lecture - Africa: So, Why is it a Priority for Jesuits and Church? Talk by Peter Henriot SJ followed by a conversation with Andrew Hamilton SJ. 8.00-9.30pm Venue: the Great Hall, Xavier College, Kew. Entry free (donation welcome). Contact Jesuit Theological College: (03) 9341 5800, jtc@jtc.edu.au; Xavier College (03) 9854 5411 (VIC)
JESFEST – Jesuit Schools Music Festival. 270 musicians from all the Australian Jesuit schools. Based at St Ignatius' College, Athelstone, with Mass at the College and concerts in Adelaide Town Hall, Clare and Sevenhill. (SA)
Peter Henriot Public Lecture - Doing Social Justice: The Relevance of Social Analysis for Today. Talk by Peter Henriot SJ, response by Frank Brennan SJ. 12-1.30pm. Entry free (booking required). Venue: Gleeson Auditorium, Australian Catholic University, Strathfield (NSW). Enquiries and booking: Uniya on (02) 9356 3888, or reception@uniya.org. (NSW)
Peter Henriot - The Prophetic Voice of Religious Today. 1.30-4.30pm. Venue: Mercy Place, 371 Simpsons Rd, Bardon, Brisbane (QLD)
Retreat at Sevenhill for Xavier College staff. (SA)
Jesuit Jubilee Lecture Series - Richard Leonard SJ on Mission to a Media Saturated World: Xavier's Legacy in the 21st Century. At Newman College. Wine and cheese from 7.30pm, talk at 8pm. For more information, see www.jtc.edu.au (VIC)
Pilgrimage to land of the Wurundjeri - A spiritual workshop at Healesville Sanctuary. Xavier, Favre and Ignatius saw themselves as pilgrims as they walked the lands of Europe and discovered their identity in God. This experience invites participants to walk the Wurundjeri native land with Aboriginal elder, Murrindindi, who will help us to understand the deep spirituality of his land and culture. For bookings or further information contact Campion CIS by email campion@cis.jesuit.org.au or phone Matthew on (03) 9854 8110.
Peter Henriot Public lecture - The Church's Social Teaching: Where to after John Paul II? 7.30 p.m: Venue: Lecture Theatre at St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace, Brisbane (QLD)
St Aloysius College Council retreat – theme of St Francis Xavier. (NSW)
Social Justice Gathering Day - senior student representatives from Sydney Jesuit Schools to examine a current social justice issue in Australia, with input from Uniya. Contact Brendan Kelly SJ loyola@parra.catholic.edu.au (NSW)
Jubilee Pilgrimage to Lake Mungo - A national event for young adults - celebrating origins and exploring Aboriginal spirituality. Sponsored by Young Adult Ignatian Ministry (YAIM). Contact Anna Tedesco: (03) 9349 1272 or yaim@jesuit.org.au.
Feast of the Sacred Heart - Loyola College, Mt Druitt. Presentation to students and staff of specially-produced Favre Commemorative Rosary Beads, recognising Favre's great commitment to the devotional life. Contact Brendan Kelly SJ loyola@parra.catholic.edu.au (NSW)
Tour of USA Jesuit Universities by Xavier College group. Theme: Being a Man for Others in the World of Business and Commerce. Visits to Georgetown, Fordham and University of San Francisco.
Jubilee Illustrated Display. The Jesuit Polish Centre of St Andrew Bobola is preparing a set of 20-door-sized panels to present the Xavier-Favre-Ignatius story with the use of about 70 photos, and notes in Polish and English. They will be on display at St Ignatius' Church, Richmond. Contact: Polish Jesuit Pastoral Centre - Richmond 9428 1200, or St Ignatius' parish - 8420 6789. (VIC)
Saveriadi Rugby Tournament in Rome. Xavier College students will compete against teams from Jesuit schools from Padua, Logrono and Paris, as part of the Italian Jesuit Province Jubilee celebrations.
Praying with St Ignatius by the Cardoner. This program will take place at the site of Ignatius' early spiritual experiences at Manresa in Spain. It includes an 8-day silent retreat and a 4-day workshop on "Ignatius and Apostolic Outreach", exploring the connection between the Spiritual Exercises and social justice. Organised by the Australian Province Centres of Ignatian Spirituality (CIS).
Multicultural Day - Loyola College, Mt Druitt. Mass celebrating the multiculturalism of the school and of the first companions. Special emphasis on Ignatius and Favre as their feasts fall on July 31 and August 2 respectively. Invitation to all Jesuit schools, local and interstate, to send representatives to celebrate this day. Contact Brendan Kelly SJ loyola@parra.catholic.edu.au (NSW)
Jesuit Jubilee Conference - Evangelisation and Culture in a Jesuit Light, St Patrick’s Campus of ACU, Victoria Parade, Fitzroy. Jointly sponsored by Jesuit Theological College, Australian Catholic University and Melbourne College of Divinity. Keynote speakers are Dan Madigan SJ, Director of the Pontifical Institute for the Study of Religions and Cultures at the Gregorian University in Rome; Frank Brennan SJ, Institute of Legal Studies, Australian Catholic University; Romaldo Giurgola AO, architect, designer of the new Parliament House in Canberra and the new St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta; Rosemary Crumlin RSM, OAM, lecturer in the School of Arts and Sciences, Australian Catholic University; Andrew Bullen SJ, Rector of St Ignatius College, Riverview.
Xavier College will contribute by mounting an art display at the conference, made up of some of their major art works and the work of current students in relation to the conference theme. Prizes will be awarded for the best of the student works.
Event culminates in Evangelisation mass. Contact JTC on (03) 9341 5800 or at jtc@jtc.edu.au or visit www.jtc.edu.au (VIC)
North Sydney Parish Mass - St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney. More information, contact the parish on (02) 8918 4100 or stm@sjparishnsw.org.au (NSW)
Feast of St Ignatius - founder of the Society of Jesus, died on July 31, 1556. It is 450 years since his death.
Xavier College Full School Mass- in St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne, 10:30am. Mark Raper SJ will be the principal celebrant. Representatives invited from the other four Jesuit schools. Contact: inquiries@xavier.vic.edu.au or (03) 9854 5411 (VIC)
St Aloysius College School Mass - focussing on Ignatius and Xavier. (NSW)
CLC Jubilee Experience of the Spiritual Exercises - All CLC (Christian Life Community) groups have been invited to have an experience of the Exercises to mark the Jubilee. This will involve a series of nine meetings beginning around the feast of St Ignatius (July 31) and ending around the feast of St Francis Xavier (December 3). Each participant will be invited to pray at least 3 one-hour prayer sessions between meetings. For more information, see the CLC Annotations Newsletter (PDF).
Praying with St Ignatius by the Cardoner - This program will take place at the site of Ignatius' early spiritual experiences at Manresa in Spain. It includes a 5-day silent retreat and a 3-day workshop on "Ignatius and Apostolic Outreach", exploring the connection between the Spiritual Exercises and social justice. Organised by the Australian Province Centres of Ignatian Spirituality (CIS).
Workshop by Dr Lorraine Ozar at Xavier College for staff of Jesuit schools on "Assessment for Learning, not Assessment of Learning." Dr Ozar is the Director of the Center for Catholic School Effectiveness at Loyola University Chicago, and is a recognised scholar in curriculum development and assessment for Catholic schools. (VIC)
North Sydney Midday Mass & Parish Lunch - More information, contact the parish on (02) 8918 4100 or stm@sjparishnsw.org.au (NSW)
Workshop by Dr Lorraine Ozar at St Ignatius' College, Riverview for staff of Jesuit schools on "Assessment for Learning, not Assessment of Learning." Dr Ozar is the Director of the Center for Catholic School Effectiveness at Loyola University Chicago, and is a recognised scholar in curriculum development and assessment for Catholic schools. (NSW)
Jesuit Jubilee Lecture Series - Antony F. Campbell SJ on Revelation's Revolution: A Radical Change in Understanding Scripture. At Newman College. Wine and cheese from 7.30pm, talk at 8pm. For more information, see www.jtc.edu.au (VIC)
Retreat at Sevenhill for Xavier College staff. (SA)
Jesuit Jubilee Lecture Series - Andrew Hamilton SJ on The Rhetoric That Speaks of Salvation: Truth Telling in Australia. At Newman College. Wine and cheese from 7.30pm, talk at 8pm. For more information, see www.jtc.edu.au (VIC)
Pilgrimage in the Footsteps of Francis Xavier. For staff from Australian Jesuit schools. Travelling to Malaysia, Indonesia and China.
Pilgrimage to Ignatian sites in Spain and Rome. For staff from Australian Jesuit schools. Contact: Michael Gray at St Ignatius' College, Riverview (02) 9882 8222 or Terry Kelly SJ at St Ignatius' College, Athelstone (08) 8334 9300.
Book Launch of the North Sydney Parish History - Church Alive, 6:30pm–8:00pm. More information, contact the parish on (02) 8918 4100 or stm@sjparishnsw.org.au (NSW)
Spiritual Accompaniment in the Ignatian Tradition - A five-day Jubilee workshop organised by the Australian Province Centres of Ignatian Spirituality (CIS). Amberley, Lower Templestowe, Melbourne. For bookings or further information contact by email campion@cis.jesuit.org.au or phone Matthew on (03) 9854 8110.
Jesuit Jubilee Lecture Series - Maryanne Confoy RSC on Changing Shapes of Faithfulness in the 21st Century. At Newman College. Wine and cheese from 7.30pm, talk at 8pm. For more information, see www.jtc.edu.au (VIC)
Heads of Jesuit Schools meeting at Sevenhill. (SA)
Jesuit Jubilee Lecture Series - Robin Koning SJ and John Martis SJ on Postmodern Belief: Faith in Footsteps or Footsteps in Faith? At Newman College. Wine and cheese from 7.30pm, talk at 8pm. For more information, see www.jtc.edu.au (VIC)
Xavier College Music Tour of schools in USA.
Feast Day of St Francis Xavier - one of the three Jesuit founders.
Foundation Year Mass - Loyola College, Mt Druitt. Production of Commemorative Bookmark of Jubilee Year distributed at Foundation Year Mass and Reunion. Contact Brendan Kelly SJ loyola@parra.catholic.edu.au (NSW)
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