Date: 29 October 2015 Speaker: Professor Tracey Rowland, Dean and Permanent Fellow of the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, Melbourne. An intimate presentation from Professor Tracey Rowland, on her upbringing in rural Queensland, the influence of the Catholic nuns who gave her an exceptional education and her time in Rome.

Fr Brian McCoy, Provincial Superior of the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus, discusses some of the key aspects of Ignatian spirituality, his mission work experience in Alice Springs, and the distinctly Ignatian call from His Holiness Pope Francis, inviting us all to experience an ever deepening relationship with God’s creation. Through anecdotes from…

Former Wallaby and head of QIC, Damien Frawley, gives an open and candid talk about how his Catholic faith has been shaped by his parents, his marriage, his children, sport and business. Recounting those experiences that come mind at the mention of faith and religion Damien touches on the hardships and tragedies endured by his…

Matthew and Diane Ames share their personal and inspiring story with the Assembly of Catholic Professionals and reflect on how their family responded to Matthew’s sudden diagnosis of severe toxic shock syndrome – a diagnosis that would lead to Matthew having a radical operation to amputate his limbs in a desperate attempt to save his…

Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ Planetary Scientist at the Vatican Observatory talks about experiencing intimacy with the Creator through the study of astronomy. “People sometimes ask me if I’m a scientist because of my faith, or am I a person of faith because of my science. In a wonderful interview I had one time, someone said…

Francis Sullivan of the Truth, Justice and Healing Council speaks at the Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon about the Church’s institutional and pastoral response to the sexual abuse crisis. “The Church requires a commitment to its people well beyond the statutes and the common law,” Francis goes on to pose the challenge: “we need to…

Sophie York speaks at the Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon.

Tim Kirk speaks at the Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon.

Archbishop Mark Coleridge speaks at the Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon.

Hon Tim Fischer AC speaks at the Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon.