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FSA Conference 2009

The Theme of the Conference was "Our Sister, Mother Earth: Franciscan Creation Spirituality"

The 2nd National Conference of FSA was held on 6 to 8th May at the "Centre for Reflective Living" at Baulkham Hills, NSW. This Centre is run by the Sisters of St Joseph.

22 of the 32 Franciscan Schools Australia were represented. 70 participants attened the full conference and 36 other participants attended some sessions of the Conference.

Key Note Speakers were:

Ilia Delio osf and Fr Denis Edwards.

7 Workshops were presented by:

Earth Care Australia - Jacqui Reymond and Megan Seneque

JPIC Order of Friars Minor - Sandra Menteith

Townsville - Paul Lucas

Christian Meditation - Penny Sturrock and Dianne Burn

Praying with the San Damiano Cross - Br Nathan-James ssf

Franciscan Sanctuaries - Br Daniel ssf

Planning a Franciscan Pilgrimage - Michael O'Brien and Kathy Hodge