Events

VIRTUS Retreat 7-9 July 2006

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Friday 7 to Sunday 9 July 2006

Young men aged 18-30 are invited to join the inaugural VIRTUS, an intensive weekend retreat aimed at commencing the vital work of formation.

The retreat will be of benefit for those already living out their vocation, and for those still in discernment.

Goyura Retreat Centre
465 Lysterfield Road, Lysterfield

Cost $120

For more information contact:

Anh Nguyen or Fr Glen Tattersall,
0401-317-556; 0425-725-318;
(03) 9320-2828; (03) 9532-4154

Reprinted from AD2000 Vol 19 No 5 (June 2006), p. 16