An Evening of Dialogue: Pilgrims of Hope
 

Date: Wednesday 30 July 2025
Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Location: Senior Hall, Marist College Canberra
 

PURPOSE

The purpose of the evening is to create a space for respectful dialogue on the National Marist theme 'Pilgrims of Hope, Look Beyond' and its implications for Catholic Education in the Canberra community. We have invited a keynote speaker who will provoke new thinking and rich discussion. The evening is open to all members of the Marist College Canberra community and invited guests and representatives from the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn.

FORMAT

• Keynote presentation by Bill Bennett, participant dialogue and time for question and answer.
• Welcome and introductions
• Bill Bennett 30-minute address on the topic 'Pilgrims of Hope, Look Beyond'
• Dialogue in circle groups
• Genevieve Jacobs facilitates Q&A
• Close and thanks

Keynote Speaker BILL BENNETT

Bill Bennett is an award-winning Australian filmmaker and author whose work has earned him numerous accolades, including the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Film and Best Director, two Logies, and Official Selection honours at prestigious festivals such as Cannes and Toronto, with his latest film The Way, My Way continuing that legacy. His films have screened at the New York Museum of Modern Art, he's had retrospectives in Germany, the US, and India, and Penguin Random House recently published his bestselling YA trilogy Palace of Fires.

Hosted by GENEVIEVE JACOBS AM

Genevieve Jacobs has been a journalist for 30 years, working in print, radio and digital media. She was a longtime ABC Canberra presenter and is now the Group Editor for Region Media. She chairs the Canberra international Music Festival and has an enduring interest in building community. In 2021, she was made a Member of the Order of Australia.

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Parking is available via Gate 1 to the College or on surrounding streets.