Mar 6, 2020 | Father John, Past Events
“History … is a gift from which to understand and attempt to make sense of our past and our present, often to make resolutions or decisions, even unconsciously, moving into a hope-filled future.” This is an excerpt from the latest book by Bernadette Wallis MSS,...
Feb 11, 2020 | Father John, Past Events
Yea held a special place in the heart of the young visionary and pastoral priest, John Corcoran Wallis, who was born at the old Yea hospital and baptised in the Yea Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 1910. He grew up in Homewood, 10 kilometres from Yea and attended the...Sep 20, 2019 | Past Events
Our earth is crying out! Today students from around the world are calling on us to join them on the streets to demand an end to the age of fossil fuels. Millions of adults will walk out of their workplaces and homes to support solutions to the most important crisis...
Aug 29, 2019 | Past Events
MELBOURNE BOOK LAUNCH OF DEAR MOTHER, DEAR FATHER: LETTERS HOME FROM JOHN CORCORAN WALLIS 1927 – 1949 The Melbourne book launch will take place on Wednesday 2 October, 6pm for 6.30pm start at Yarra Theological Union Study Centre, 99 Albion Street, Box Hill...
Aug 13, 2019 | Past Events
Renowned Australian journalist and commentator Geraldine Doogue explored the unique and enduring leadership and contributions by women of faith over the last 75 years as part of the 2019 John Wallis Memorial Lecture. More than 100 people gathered at Genazzano FCJ...
Jul 8, 2019 | Past Events
We are delighted to announce: The 2019 John Wallis Memorial Lecture in Melbourne Date: Tuesday 13th August 2019 Venue: The Madeleine Centre, Genazzano FCJ College, 301 Cotham Road Kew 2019 marks the 75th year of the Missionary Sisters of Service. Renowned...