Northern Catholic Conference - This weekend 5th , 6th & 7th June, 2009.
The Most Reverend Patrick Kelly, Archbishop of Liverpool will celebrate Holy Mass as the conference on Saturday.
Day delegates very welcome - donation only.
NCC Moves To Hope University
- A True Catholic Home
Dear Friend,
May the Peace of Christ be with you. We would like to invite you to this year's annual Northern Catholic Conference, which will take place at Liverpool Hope University's Hope Park campus, Childwall on 5th, 6th and 7th of June, 2009. The theme this year is Veritas - The Truth.
Centrally located near the end of the M62 and easily accessible by both car and public transport, the conference will feature a range of speakers and ministries for all the family.
The focal point of each day will be the celebration of Holy Mass, whilst an extended healing service will be offered throughout each afternoon. Apart from the main speakers, there will also be opportunities for quiet prayer and reflection, reconciliation and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the day. A number of themed workshops, given by many of our speakers, will take place throughout the weekend.
This year we are pleased to announce that delegates will be able, if required, to spend the whole weekend full board on campus at the University's exclusive accommodation suites for a special discounted rate. The package will include breakfast, lunch and dinner each day at the University's refectory, as well as complimentary tea and coffee.
Dates for your diary -
5th , 6th & 7th June, 2009
We look forward and HOPE to see you there!
God Bless!
Fr. Jimmy Collins
Father Jimmy Collins, who celebrates his 91st birthday
in January is well known for his healing gifts and humility
will talk about the conference theme "Anointed truth,
the spirit of Jesus in a world of change".
Better known to millions as Vera Duckwoth,
Liz Dawn has earned her place as one of the country's best-loved
actresses. Corrie legend Liz earned an honorary MBE in 2000 for her
tireless efforts and work for charity. Liz who is a practising
catholic will join us at the weekend for a question and answer
session to talk about her faith, her career and the time she met
the late Holy Father John Paul II.
Don Maclean, one of the country's much loved
comedians is a devout Catholic and family entertainer.
Don presented BBC radio Two's "Good Morning Sunday"
for 15 years. Come see Don's unique brand of humour
that his faith has inspired.
Claire Dove is a pioneering entrepreneur who has helped to inspire and
transform thousands of women's lives. Claire founded the award-winning Blackburne House
group in Liverpool to equip low paid and unemployed women with skills and education for
them to aspire to the best possible career prospects. Clare also has the prestigious honor
of being Chair of the social enterprise coalition.
Myles Dempsey, leader of the Prince of Peace
community and founder of New Dawn at Walsingham,
will talk about healing and hold a series of questions
and answer sessions.
John Pridmore, the reformed ex-gangster is a
favourite at the NCC. His inspiring story and challenging
message has captivated thousands around the World.
Once a notorious face in London's East End criminal
underworld, his life dramatically changed in 1991. It's this
story that hundreds of thousands of young people didn't
want to miss out on at last summer's World Youth Day.
Father Andrew Unsworth is a very special person and
will be one of the main speakers from the Liverpool
Archdiocese. He has a PhD and is an expert in Islamic
studies and we are very blessed to have him with us.
Steve Murray, the internationally acclaimed mime artist
returns to Liverpool, powerfully bringing the Gospel
alive through the visual art of mime.
Fr. Pat is currently Parish Priest of Our Lady's and St. Alphonsus
Parish in Moss Side/Old Trafford. He was Spiritual Director at Ushaw Seminary in Durham from 1996 -2002,
and he regularly gives retreats and days of recollection within the British Isles. He holds a masters degree
in Counselling from the Franciscan University, Steubeville, Ohio.
Tom Cullinan was a monk of Ampleforth Abbey for 50 years and is now
a monk-priest of Liverpool Archdiocese. He has been involved with Oxfam, CAFOD and Justice and Peace for
many years.