Timaru preparing to host one-day prayer conference

Sr Susanna Edmunds, from the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia congregation, and two other sisters from that congregation will attend the conference in Timaru on September 12. The conference theme is “Contemplating the Face of Christ”.

Sr Susanna grew up in Broken Bay Diocese, north of Sydney, as the oldest of five siblings. She studied biomedical engineering at the University of Sydney, while also discerning God’s call to religious life. In 2010, she joined the Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia, where she completed a bachelor of education (secondary) and studies in philosophy and theology.

In addition to her current work at the Archdiocese of Sydney Seminary, Sr Susanna is involved in university chaplaincy, high school education, adult faith formation and vocation ministry. She is currently completing a master’s thesis in biblical theology.

Earlier this month, Sr Susanna was scheduled to lead a session at the Auckland World Youth Day event.

The conference in Timaru will feature Mass, prayer, workshops, keynote talks and more. Christchurch Bishop Michael Gielen will be attending and will give a keynote talk. All workshops will be about some aspect of prayer or spirituality. There will also be times of prayer and quiet. 

The conference cost is $49, which includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

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