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Frank Brennan

2007

25 May

Reflections on my association with Uniya
Address on the occasion of the closure of Uniya at Kings Cross on 25 May 2007

2005

11 Feb

Standing in Deep Time; Standing in the Law: A Non-Indigenous Australian Perspective on Land Rights, Land Wrongs and Self-Determination
Oxford Amnesty Lecture, Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford on 11 February 2005.

28 Jan

In the Sacristy and Senate: Catholics and U.S. Politics
The Christoph Memorial Lecture at Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington on 28 January 2005.

2004

A Retrospective on 15 Years at Uniya Working for Social Justice

Uniya/Jesuit Refugee Service, Occassional Paper no.7, 2004.


6 Sep

Just Care: Political Reality and Change
Opening Plenary, 2004 National Conference Catholic Health Australia on 6 September 2004.

3 Sep

Closing the Timor Gap Fairly and in a Timely Manner

15 Aug

ABC Compass - Frank Brennan: People's Priest (Transcript Extract)
ABC TV Compass on 15 August 2004.

13 Aug

What Do Our Students Rightly Ask of Us, the Church who are Many Parts, One Body?
Sandhurst Diocese Catholic Secondary Education Conference
Notre Dame College, Shepparton on 13 August 2004.

JRS ethical reflection on landmines
An Ethical Preparation for the 2004 Nairobi Summit on a Mine-Free World.

11 July

The Traumas of Atonement and Opposition in the Law
Law & Literature Association of Australia - Conference 2004.
Closing Plenary, Queensland University of Technology on 11 July 2004.

10 June

A Catholic Social Conscience: Can it be Reclaimed in Our Time?
Australian Catholic Movement for Intellectual and Cultural Affairs (ACMICA) seminar.
Australian Catholic University, North Sydney on 10 June 2004.

10 June

Let the children walk in these shoes
Sydney Town Hall Rally on 10 June 2004.

1 June

"The cause is the heart's beat and the children born and the risen bread"
The John Roffey Lecture, Warrawong Earth Sanctuary.
Stock Road, Mylor on 1 June 2004.

25 May

A fair go in an age of terror: Countering the terrorist threat to human rights and the Australian identity
Inaugural Eddie Koiki Mabo Lecture, Launched by Mrs Bonita Mabo.
Sir George Kneipp Auditorium (HLT), James Cook University on 25 May 2004.

20 May

The Church's Voice and State Powers for Justice and Peace: Seeking Decency, Harmony and Equality for All
2004 Ozanam Lecture, St Francis Church in Melbourne on 20 May 2004.

14 May

A Fair Go in an Age of Terror: Living Hope!
Drill Hall, Colleges of Theology and Law at University of Notre Dame, Fremantle on 14 May 2004.

18 Apr

The Signs of the Times: Refugees? War on Terror? War on Iraq? - Not in My Name
Social Justice Conference - "Harden Not Your Hearts", The Christian Brothers St Francis Xavier Province at Brisbanerank on 18 April 2004.

18 Apr

Education for Liberation: Five Practical Tools for Catholic Educators Addressing the Major Social Justice Issues and Building a Just Society
Social Justice Conference - "Harden Not Your Hearts", The Christian Brothers St Francis Xavier Province at Brisbanerank on 18 April 2004.

16 Mar

A Fair Go in an Age of Terror - Countering the Terrorist Threat to Human Rights and the Australian Identity
Jesuit Seminar Series 2004, Sydney on 16 March 2004.

Mark Raper

2008

18 June

The Mission and Character of Religious Institutions in Transition
St Thomas More's Forum Address, 18 June 2008.

5 May

"A fire that kindles other fires"
Occasional address by Fr Mark Raper on the 5th of May at the Australian Catholic University, Melbourne Faculty of Education Graduation Ceremony at the Melbourne Town Hall.

2007

14 Dec

Australian Jesuits’ Province Gathering Concluding Remarks
Fr Mark Raper's speech at the conclusion of the Province Gathering in December 2007.


The Arrupe Vision in Action
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Fr Pedro Arrupe by Fr Mark Raper SJ.

14 Oct

Mass to Celebrate 125 Years of FCJ Ministry and Service in Australia
Homily given by Fr Mark Raper SJ at St Ignatius, Richmond.

4 Sep

The Prophetic Role of Religious Today
Talk by Fr Mark Raper SJ to religious in Hobart, Tasmania on 4th September 2007.

26 Jun

Catholic Religious Australia - National Assembly 2007
Opening address given by Jesuit Provincial, Fr Mark Raper SJ on the 26th of June 2007.

25 May

Uniya: A meeting place
Talk given by Jesuit Provincial, Fr Mark Raper SJ at the closure of Uniya on the 25th of May, 2007.

12 Apr

Sustaining Mission Focus – Religious Institutions in Transition
Talk given at a Colloquium on Mission and Identity in Church-based organisations at Australian Catholic University on the 12th of April 2007 by Mark Raper SJ.

Sustaining Mission Focus - Religious institutions in transition - Summary
Summary of a talk given at a Colloquium on Mission and Identity in Church-based organisations at Australian Catholic University on the 12th of April 2007 by Mark Raper SJ.

23 Mar

Jesuit Social Services Strategic Workshop
Introductory address by Mark Raper SJ, Jesuit Provincial at the Workshop held on 23rd and 24th of March 2007.


Cooperation with the Laity in Mission
Review of Ignatian Spirituality - XXXVIII, 1/2007

2006

13 Nov

Faith doing Justice
Faith Doing Justice launched by Mark Raper SJ at St Aloysius College, Milsons Point on 13 November 2006.

31 Jul

Companions on the Journey
Homily delivered at the Jubilee 2006 celebration of the Feast of St Ignatius Loyola at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne - 31 July 2006 by Mark Raper SJ

30 Jul

Jesuit Jubilee Celebration and Sesquicentenary
North Sydney Lavender Bay Kirribilli Parish at St Mary’s Cathedral Sydney - 30 July 2006. Homily by Mark Raper SJ

26 May

Education, Our Hope for Finding Justice and Peace
Sisters of Charity Education Service Council Education Conference held in Sydney, 26th May 2006. Keynote address by Fr Mark Raper SJ.

12 May

Abstract from Viewpoint Issue 12/06

27 Apr

The Characteristics of Jesuit Education in Australia
Australian Province Education Ministry Conference held at Anglesea, 27 – 29 April 2006. Talk by Mark Raper SJ

10 Mar

Serving the Poor through the Healing Ministries
Sisters of Charity Health Service — Annual Board and Executive Retreat. Talk by Mark Raper SJ, 10 March 2006.

12 Feb

Centenary 1906 — 2006 of Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Mass at St Mary’s North Sydney. Homily by Fr Mark Raper SJ, 12 February 2006.

2005

13 Nov

Collaboration with the Laity in Mission — 2
Summary talk given by Mark Raper SJ at the Congregation of Provincials in Loyola Spain, 01 December 2005.

26 Nov

Collaboration with the Laity in Mission — 1
Discussion Paper prepared by Mark Raper SJ for the Congregation of Provincials in Loyola Spain, 26 November 2005.

15 Oct

The Refugees our Teachers
Talk given by Mark Raper SJ at the JRS Australia reunion of former JRS field workers, celebrating 25 years of Jesuit Refugee Service, 15 October 2005.

2 Oct

Comment on initial reports of new bombings in Bali
Mark Raper SJ, 2 October 2005.

30 Sep

Tertiary Apostolate Meeting
Notes for introductory remarks by Mark Raper at Newman College, 30 September 2005

29 Aug

Seek Justice — Come to the Edge
Keynote Address by Mark Raper SJ, for Catholic Health Australia 2005 National Conference, Perth, 29 August 2005.

31 Jul

St Ignatius Mass 2005 Homily
Mark Raper SJ. Homily given at St Ignatius Mass 2005 celebrating 125 years of St Ignatius College, Riverview. St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney, 31 July 2005.

Readings: Deut 30:11-14; 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1; Luke 9:18-26

May

To Build Peace and Bring Hope - 25 Years of Learning from the Refugees
Mark Raper SJ, now Provincial of the Australian Jesuits, who was 20 years with JRS, first as Regional Director in Asia Pacific, and then as International Director.

Published in Spanish in Sal Terrae, May 2005.

2004

19 Nov

Refugees and Human Security
Address by Mark Raper SJ AM, AUSTCARE Public Forum, 19 November 2004.

23 Sep

Facing the Stranger
Mark Raper SJ AM. Keynote Address at the Lord Mayor's Charitable Trust AGM, Melbourne Town Hall, 23 September 2004.

17 Sep

ACFID Award Response
Response by Fr Mark Raper SJ AM on receiving the ACFID Award. Canberra, 17 September 2004.

31 Jul

Homily for St Ignatius Day 2004
Mark Raper SJ. Homily given at St Ignatius' Church, Richmond, 31 July 2004 and at Canisius College, Pymble, 1 August 2004.

Readings: Deut 30: 11-14; Eph 1: 3-10; Matt 8: 18-27.

18 Jul

Homily for the 2004 Sydney Jesuit Schools Conference
Mark Raper SJ. St Aloysius' College, Milsons Point, 18 July 2004.

19 May

What can religious faith contribute to life in contemporary Australia?
Mark Raper SJ. Catholic Institute of Sydney, 50th Anniversary Public Lecture, 19 May 2004.

17 Mar

Remembering Rwanda 1994-2004
Mark Raper SJ. Melbourne, 17 March 2004.
(Mark Raper was formerly the International Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service.)

3 Mar

Talk at Luncheon for the Friends of Loyola Mt Druitt
Mark Raper SJ. Delivered at the NSW State Parliament, 3 March 2004.

25 Feb

To Build Peace and Bring Hope
Mark Raper SJ. The Australian Catholic University 2004 Lenten Lecture. Leone Ryan Auditorium, North Sydney, Ash Wednesday, 25 February 2004

24 Feb

Building Peace, Bringing Hope
Launch of Project Compassion 2004 by Jesuit Provincial, Mark Raper SJ, NSW Parliament House, 24 February 2004.

25 Jan

Celebration of 3rd Sunday of the Year and Australia Day
Homily by Mark Raper

2003

23 Jul

A response to the St Vincent de Paul Society Ozanam Lecture 2003

23 May

What is a greater work?
Occasional Address by Mark Raper SJ for the Education Faculty Graduation Ceremony at the Australian Catholic University, Sydney Town Hall, 23 May 2003.

4 Apr

Peace: our hope, our right, our responsibility
Speech delivered by Mark Raper SJ to the Catalyst for Renewal Dinner, Villa Maria Parish Hall, 4 April 2003.

Peter-Hans Kolvenbach

2004

13 Dec

A Call to Mission
An address by Fr. Peter-Hans Kolvenbach SJ, Superior General of the Society of Jesus to the Australian Jesuit Province Gathering at St. Ignatius' College, Riverview 13 December 2004.