Caritas Oceania Laudato Si' Youth Summit
'Heart, Head, Hands'
Online 24-26 May 2022 (11.00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) Bookings must be made by 17 May 2022.
Screening of 'Regenerating Australia'
What would Australia look like in 2030 if we simply listened to the needs of its people?
This free online event will begin with prayer at 6.00 p.m. followed by the screening of the documentary film ‘Regenerating Australia’. At the end of the screening there will be an opportunity for discussion about how to get involved.
Tuesday 17 May 2022 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Via Zoom – Booking is essential: https://www.trybooking.com/BZADT
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