On tour in Australia
Msgr Tomáš Halik: Finding God in a secular age
Internationally renowned theologian, prolific author and “underground priest” Msgr Tomáš Halík is coming to Sydney and Melbourne for a series of lectures
You are invited to join Tomas in person or online in Parramatta, Sydney, or in person only in Melbourne.
“Help my unbelief! Finding God in a secular age”
Tomáš Halik is known for being a leading voice against Soviet communism in the 1980s and was co-responsible for the revival of the Czech Catholic Church after the fall of communism. During this time, he also worked as a psychotherapist for drug and alcohol addicts.
Tomáš is a passionate voice for ecumenism, inter-faith dialogue and religious tolerance. His award-winning books have focused on the dialogue between faith, agnosticism and atheism. As a professor of sociology at Charles University, Prague, President of the Czech Christian Academy, and a university chaplain, he has a unique ability to reach out and discuss faith in different contexts.
In 2014 he received the Templeton Prize which is awarded to a living person who has “made an exceptional contribution to affirming life’s spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery or practical works.” Considered by many as the equivalent of a Nobel Prize for religion, he joins an illustrious list of previous winners including Mother Teresa, Desmond M Tutu, and the Dalai Lama.
Tomáš will do public presentations in both Sydney and Melbourne.
Moderator for both: Frank Brennan SJ
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Sydney: The Bishop Vincent Series
When: Monday 12 February, 6.00pm (AEDT) at
Where: St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall, 1 Marist Place, Parramatta and ONLINE.
This lecture will be in-person and online but not recorded. Viewing will be possible only at time of delivery.
Register here for in-person attendance at the Sydney lecture
Register here for online viewing of the Sydney lecture
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Melbourne: The Helder Camara Lecture
When: Thursday, 15 February, 5.00pm (AEDT),
Where: Newman College, 887 Swanston St. Parkville
This lecture will be in-person only.
Register for in-person attendance at the Melbourne lecture
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For further information or assistance with registration, contact: Communications Services, Diocese of Parramatta.
Email. comms@parracatholic.org
Website: www.parracatholic.org