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Association for Canadian Catholic Adult Formation Annual Conference September 20-23, 2016 Ottawa, ON Sr. Elizabeth Davis, R.S.M Elizabeth Davis, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland and Labrador, was first a high school teacher in four schools in Newfoundland, then Administrator of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in St. John’s (1986-1994) and President/ CEO of the Health Care Corporation of St. John’s (1994-2000). She is presently pursuing doctoral studies in the Bible at the University of Toronto. She has been a member of the Medical Council of Canada, the National Board of Medical Examiners (USA), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the Catholic Health Association of Canada, Regis College, the Canadian Biblical Association, the Trudeau Foundation and Dalhousie University’s Management Program for Physicians. She has received honorary degrees (Doctor of Laws) from Memorial University of Newfoundland and the University of Manitoba, has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, has received the Bread and Roses Award from the Canadian Federation of Nurses’ Unions, has been named Alumna of the Year for Memorial University, has been inducted into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, has received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and has received the CFPC-Scotiabank Family Medicine Lectureship Award from the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Anne Walsh Anne is a native Newfoundlander who was born, raised and received her early education in St. John’s, Newfoundland. She currently serves as Director of Adult Faith Formation and Executive Assistant to the Archbishop in the Archdicoese of St. John’s. She has taught at all levels in the Newfoundland and Labrador schools, and served as a coordinator of religious education. At the diocesan level, she has served as coordinator of evangelization and catechesis. Anne has worked in youth ministry and university chaplaincy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Education), a Diploma in Fine Arts, a Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies and a Master of Religious Education. She is a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry at St. Stephen’s College, Edmonton. She is a member of the CCCB National Advisory Committee on Adult Catechesis, co-chair of the Partnership in Mission Commission for the English-speaking Redemptorists in Canada, and co-chair of the Redemptorist North American Commission for Partnership in Mission. She was the principal writer for On Good Soil: Pastoral Planning for Evangelization and Catechesis with Adults. On Good Soil
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Association for Canadian Catholic Adult Formation
Annual ConferenceSeptember 20-23, 2016
Ottawa, ON
Sr. Elizabeth Davis, R.S.MElizabeth Davis, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Mercy of Newfoundland and Labrador, was first a high school teacher in four schools in Newfoundland, then Administrator of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in St. John’s (1986-1994) and President/CEO of the Health Care Corporation of St. John’s (1994-2000). She is presently pursuing doctoral studies in the Bible at the University of Toronto. She has been a member of the Medical Council of Canada, the National Board of Medical Examiners
(USA), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the Catholic Health Association of Canada, Regis College, the Canadian Biblical Association, the Trudeau Foundation and Dalhousie University’s Management Program for Physicians. She has received honorary degrees (Doctor of Laws) from Memorial University of Newfoundland and the University of Manitoba, has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, has received the Bread and Roses Award from the Canadian Federation of Nurses’ Unions, has been named Alumna of the Year for Memorial University, has been inducted into the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, has received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and has received the CFPC-Scotiabank Family Medicine Lectureship Award from the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Anne Walsh Anne is a native Newfoundlander who was born, raised and received her early education in St. John’s, Newfoundland. She currently serves as Director of Adult Faith Formation and Executive Assistant to the Archbishop in the Archdicoese of St. John’s. She has taught at all levels in the Newfoundland and Labrador schools, and served as a coordinator of religious education. At the diocesan level, she has served as coordinator of evangelization and catechesis. Anne has worked in youth ministry and university chaplaincy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Education), a Diploma in Fine Arts, a Certificate in Youth
Ministry Studies and a Master of Religious Education. She is a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry at St. Stephen’s College, Edmonton. She is a member of the CCCB National Advisory Committee on Adult Catechesis, co-chair of the Partnership in Mission Commission for the English-speaking Redemptorists in Canada, and co-chair of the Redemptorist North American Commission for Partnership in Mission. She was the principal writer for On Good Soil: Pastoral Planning for Evangelization and Catechesis with Adults.
On Good Soil
AccommodationsHilton Garden Inn - Ottawa Airport2400 Alert RoadOttawa, ON K1V 1S1
The conference will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn - Ottawa Airport conveniently located 5 minutes from the Ottawa MacDonald Cartier International Airport, and 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa. A room block has been set aside for this conference, and reservations must be made 30 days prior to the start of the conference to secure a room at the discounted rate.
Accommodations have been reserved at the rate of: $159.00/night, standard two-queen room
Participants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations.
TransportationThe Hilton Garden Inn offers a 24-hour complimentary airport shuttle.For further information please contact the hotel at 613-288-9001.
RegistrationConference Registration Fee $350.00: Full registration including meals
Conference Registration Payment Method The Office for Discipleship and Parish Life - Hamilton Diocese has graciously volunteerd to handle the registration for this conference.
Cheques are to be made payable to: Catholic Diocesan Account - Diocese of Hamilton
Mail Payment to:Monica VerinDiocese of Hamilton, Office for Discipleship & Parish Life700 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1C7
For further information regarding registration contact: David Dayler, Diocese of Hamilton, [email protected]
Accommodations & transportation must be arranged separately. Registration Deadline: September 1, 2016
Conference Highlights• ‘Planting the Seeds for Adult Faith Formation’ - Sr. Elizabeth Davis• ‘On Good Soil: A National Strategy’ - Anne Walsh• ‘On Good Soil: Apply it to our Work!’ - Anne Walsh• Rapid Fire Sessions
A detailed program including other activities will be forwarded upon registration.
