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February 11, 2021

‘1968: Culture and Counterculture—A Catholic Critique’ Book Launch events

by Tom Gourlay

We are thrilled that our new book, recently published by the good people of Wipf & Stock will be launched across the country at a variety of events. 10 Feb – Sydney 23rd Feb – Perth/Fremantle TBC – Melbourne Read …

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December 16, 2019

Freedom and truth goes hand in hand, says Dr Paul Morrissey

by Tom Gourlay

13 Dec 2018 By Amanda Murthy   Sydney Theologian Dr Paul Morrissey has last week delivered a talk titled “Freedom for Excellence: Why a classical understanding of freedom is needed today”. The one-hour talk, held on Wednesday 5 December at Northbridge …

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August 13, 2018

Conference dreamed up at the pub a great success

by Tom Gourlay

By Anna Krohn  – August 9, 2018 At the Notre Dame University Australia campus in Fremantle, the seed bed of five decades of political controversy, moral misunderstanding and ecclesial division were examined in-depth at a conference entitled: 1968: Five Decades …

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July 26, 2018

Vatican Theologian unearths the significance of 1968 to Perth Catholics

by Tom Gourlay

26 Jul 2018 by Matthew Lau Theologian to the Papal Household Father Wojciech Giertych OP marked his first ever visit to Australia by speaking about the fallout of one of the most controversial encyclicals in recent Church history. Humanae Vitae (On …

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July 20, 2018

Conference analyses cultural legacy of 1968, 50 years in hindsight

by Tom Gourlay

19 Jul 2018 by Matthew Lau A recent conference treated Perth Catholics with a unique insight into the past half-century of the Church and focused on the legacy of the year 1968 as a watershed in contemporary thought and culture. …

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July 2, 2018

Public Lecture – Fr Wojciech Giertych O.P.

by Tom Gourlay

Thursday, 12th July 6pm A free public lecture opening the 1968: FIve Decades On Conference will be a public lecture by Fr Wojciech Giertych, O.P, Theologian of the Pontifical Household. ‘The Importance of a Comma in Humanae Vitae’ As a …

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May 13, 2018

Half a century on, the cultural impact of 1968 still felt

by Tom Gourlay

By Catherine Sheehan  – May 4, 2018 The year 1968 was a watershed moment of cultural change, during a decade which saw major social upheaval. It was the year that Pope Paul VI published his encyclical Humanae Vitae, affirming the Church’s …

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May 4, 2018

Registration is open! 1968: Five Decades On

by Tom Gourlay

Our new website is live! https://www.1968fivedecadeson.org/ You can learn about our upcoming conference, and most importantly register online. Be sure to do so ASAP!

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April 26, 2018

Spiritual healing for survivors of abuse to make peace with the Church

by Tom Gourlay

26 Apr 2018 by Matthew LauAmerican psychologist Dr Theresa Burke spoke to a Perth audience last week on the need for victims of sexual abuse to reconcile with the Church. Dr Burke kicked off the first event of the Dawson …

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December 28, 2017

Call for Papers: Dawson Society Conference July 2018

by Tom Gourlay

1968: Five Decades On This conference is a critical reflection on the legacy of 1968 as a watershed in twentieth century thought and culture. Taking advantage of the fiftieth anniversary since 1968, this conference will spotlight that year as representative …

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