July 2007 
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  Editorial
Sometimes the news seems to be full of reports of violence. We can feel overwhelmed by it and want to ignore what we feel helpless to change. Or we may place our hope in simple solutions and quick fixes.
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  Happenings
Health, Aged & Community Care Retreat
Catholic Health Australia are holding a retreat for mission and pastoral leaders in Catholic health, aged and community care at Polding Villa, Glebe, NSW from 17 – 19 July. For more information contact theresev@cha.org.au.
   
The Magnificat Contemplative Retreat
This silent retreat will allow you time and space to get to know God as Mary did in the depths of silence and the midst of life. From 25 – 27 July at The Hermitage, Mittagong, NSW, it will include directed input and opportunities to experience different forms of prayer. Individual accompaniment will be available.
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From Violence to Wholeness
Pace e Bene are holding a workshop at Gosford, NSW on 11 August. The workshop explores nonviolence as a creative, powerful and effective process for addressing and resolving the conflicts in our lives and in the life of the world.
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Spirituality & Islam
The Grove Spirituality Centre in East Brunswick, Victoria is hosting two evening sessions on 14 and 21 August exploring Islamic belief and spirituality. For more information Tel 03 9383 1993
 
Love & Forgiveness
Understanding forgiveness is a life-long journey. This silent retreat at Campion Ignatian Spirituality Centre, Kew, Victoria from 4 – 11 September includes input sessions, guided prayer and individual spiritual direction. It invites you to experience God’s total love and forgiveness.
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  Mission & Ministry
Broken Bay Schools win OH&S Award
Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Broken Bay was named winner of the 19th Annual SAI Global Systems Excellence Award for Occupational Health and Safety.
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Migrant & Refugee Sunday
The Catholic Church in Australia will celebrate Migrant and Refugee Sunday on 26 August. Check the website of the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office www.acmro.catholic.org.au for resources as the date draws nearer.
   
Stay Safe on the Net
The Parramatta Catholic Education Office recommends www.netsmartzkids.org It is an interactive, educational safety resource for children aged 5 to 17, parents, guardians and educators that uses age-appropriate, 3D activities to teach children how to stay safe online.
   
  Feature

Art, Poetry & Sharing Aid Healing
Dan McAloon reports in the Parramatta Catholic Outlook on the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry’s workshops encouraging Indigenous women to break the cycle of violence in the home. The workshops use art, poetry and group sharing to facilitate healing.

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  Reflection

Little Children are Sacred
Pat Mullins SJ* reflects on the recent plans to address child sexual abuse in remote Aboriginal communities in the light of his experience of ministry among Indigenous people.

* Pat Mullins coordinates ministry among Indigenous peoples for the Australian Jesuits.

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