FINDING GOD IN ALL THINGS
Earlier this month, the Jesuits of the Australian and New Zealand Province of the Society of Jesus gathered for a Province Assembly. Over five days, more than 60 Jesuits had the opportunity to listen to one another share on Jesuit life and mission today. Through presentations, spiritual conversations and plenary sessions, those gathered sought to recognise the movement of the Holy Spirit through one another. The days also provided a chance to share with and hear from lay partners in mission. The Assembly forms part of the Province’s ongoing apostolic planning process.
This photo feature by Fr Mariusz Han SJ captures the key moments of the gathering.
Australian and New Zealand Jesuits gathered in the Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel, with St Mary of the Cross’s tomb visible in the top right of the frame. Group photo above and banner image by Daryl Charles.
Sr Josephine Dubiel RSJ, General Counsellor, Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart; Fr Richard Leonard SJ, Chair, Province Assembly Organising Committee; and Fr Cao Nguyen SJ at the Assembly opening prayer.
Sr Josephine Dubiel RSJ, General Counsellor, Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, offers words of welcome to the Jesuits gathered in the Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel, North Sydney.
Fr Quyen Vu SJ, Provincial (left) leads the lighting of candles as part of the Assembly opening prayer.
Jesuits at the tomb of St Mary of the Cross (MacKillop).
Fr John Dardis SJ, General Counsellor to the Superior General of the Society of Jesus, celebrates Mass on the first day of the Assembly.
Fr Mark Raper SJ preaches at Mass on the second day of the Assembly.
Fr Brian McCoy SJ (centre), celebrates Mass with fellow former Provincials, Frs Mark Raper SJ, Daven Day SJ and Steve Curtin SJ.
Jesuits at the Assembly gather around for a “fish bowl” conversation.
Fr Frank Brennan SJ (right) celebrates Mass with fellow jubilarians Frs Gerry Healy SJ and Steve Astill SJ in a Mass honouring Jesuits with significant milestones.
Frs Isaac Demase SJ and Joshua Choong SJ, recently ordained priests, process as they celebrate Mass on the fourth day of the Assembly.
Netty Horton, Provincial Assistant for Social Ministries and Louise Wellington, Provincial Assistant for Parish and Pastoral Ministries, engage in the Assembly.
Fr Quyen Vu SJ, Provincial (centre) celebrates Mass with his Consultors, Frs Tom Renshaw SJ, John Martis SJ, Paul Mullins SJ and Dan Madigan SJ on the final day of the Assembly.
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