Hildegard of Bingen wrote that ‘God’s Word is in all Creation’. Ecological conversion begins and continues with encounter and this retreat allows participants to encounter God’s Word in nature through reflection in a mixture of settings and to also encounter the inspired words of others writing about God’s Creation. It offers time to reflect and to respond to the environment.

Pope Francis has identified the changes that can occur in us by undergoing an ecological conversion (LS 220):

• gratitude and gratuitousness (recognition that the world is God’s loving gift)
• generosity in self-sacrifice and good works
• a loving awareness of a universal communion with the rest of creation
• greater creativity and enthusiasm in resolving the world’s problems
• a feeling of responsibility based on faith

These are important attributes for leaders of Catholic education to cultivate.

Presenter: Monica Conway

Intended for: Principals, Deputies and APRIMs

Dates and Venues: 

Program is inclusive of all three dates.

Monday 9 September, Seeonee conference venue, Woodhouse in Piccadilly

Monday 16 September, Seacliff and Brighton Yacht club, Seacliff

Monday 23 September, Seeonee conference venue, Woodhouse in Piccadilly

Please note:

If you have any registration queries please contact Alison Gore at  or phone 8301 6632.