About the Light that Shines through Simple Gestures of Empathy

 Walk of Light Lantern Procession MelbourneBishop Philip Huggins of Melbourne attended the Walk of Light Lantern Procession in Moorabbin on the evening of October 7, the anniversary of a deplorable, inhuman event. And that conflict continues. Here, Bishop Huggins gives a reflection after the Anniversary events this week for 7/10/23: This reflection is about simple gestures of empathy and how these bring light, helping with the healing that is needed.

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Victoria: Prayer and Meditation Service For Peace

Prayer and Meditation Service For PeaceThe Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC), Multifaith Advisory Group (MAG) and leaders of Melbourne’s Sikh and Hindu communities have organised a meditation and prayer service at Federation Square from 6-7pm on Monday, 20 March. The service, which will be held in the name of peace, unity and social cohesion, is a direct response to recent conversations between the VMC, MAG and faith leaders following incidents of vandalism at places of worship.

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2019-2020 Annual Report

Religions for Peace AustraliaEmeritus Professor Desmond Cahill, Chair, Religions for Peace Australia, delivered the Annual Report for Religions for Peace Australia at the Annual General Meeting (online) on 15 June 2020. The report is given below.

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Victorian Open Mosque Day 2020

Victorian Open Mosque Day 2020When was the last time you visited your local mosque? Well, a mosque is not just a prayer space for Muslims; it’s also a community space. The “ICV’s Victorian Mosque Open Day 2020” is the perfect opportunity to discover or reacquaint yourself with Victoria’s Muslim Community on Sunday 15 March from 10am-4pm at 30 different community locations.

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Victoria: Open Mosque Day Training

Islamic Council of Victoria’s annual state-wide Victorian Mosque Open Day team ran a training session for participating Mosques on Saturday, February 9 at the ICV to provide support for Mosques who will open their doors for the initiative on Sunday, March 17 this year, during Cultural Diversity Week.

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