SVD - Celebrating 100 Years

32 Top: Fr Gilbert Carlo conducting yoga meditation at the Centre. Bottom l-r: Hindu swami, Buddhist monk, Melbourne priest, Fr John Dupuche and Fr Frank Gerry. Fr Thien Nguyen (left) with interfaith groups. T he Janssen Spirituality Centre (JSC) was dedicated and blessed on the Feast of St Arnold Janssen, the Founder of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) and the Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters (SSpS) on 15th January 2008. This is a joint venture between the SVD and SSpS who recognised the need for interreligious and cross-cultural dialogue. JSC was set up with the objective of promoting respectful interreligious dialogue and peaceful coexistence between Christians and other religious communities. The Centre is located in beautiful, peaceful surroundings where local churches and other faith communities can gather to celebrate ecumenical, interreligious and cross-cultural dialogue, creating an atmosphere where interfaith relationships can be developed. There are a number of spirituality programs on offer at the Centre, including retreats, meditations, Women’s Spirituality programs, ecumenical prayer evenings and seminars. The Centre is able to provide board and accommodation to participants if required. Interreligious and Cross-Cultural Dialogue