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Spiritual Legacies for the Twenty First Century

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Prof Brian Thorne will be talking on Carl Rogers

The Friends of Julian of Norwich in association with the Norwich Centre for Personal, Professional and Spiritual Development present Spiritual Legacies for the Twenty First Century.
A one day conference to explore the contribution of Julian of Norwich, Carl Rogers and Etty Hillesum.
Presenters: Sister Elizabeth Ruth Obbard, Professor Brian Thorne and Canon Patrick Woodhouse.
Saturday April 28th 10.00am - 4.30pm, at Norwich Cathedral
Of particular interest to therapists, clergy, spiritual directors and all those concerned with the spiritual evolution of humankind.

VISIT OF LEARNING PROJECT OFFICER PAULINE LOVELOCK TO LOURDES

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Pauline invited to visit by The Bishop of Lourdes, Mgr Jacques Perrier

On October 22nd Pauline Lovelock leaves for a week's visit to the diocese of Lourdes and the famous pilgrimage Shrine. She goes at the invitation of the Bishop of Lourdes to act as an adviser to those concerned with the reception and teaching of children at the Shrine. The Bishop, Mgr Jacques Perrier, recently visited the Julian Shrine at his own request while based at Walsingham for a Conference of Rectors of Marian Shrines in Europe.

New Image of Julian

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Monday 20th February saw the unveiling of Michelle Hocketts wonderful oil painting of Julian. Michelle is an acclaimed artist following a long career as a professional musician. She studied drawing and painting at the Art Student's League in Alexandria, Virginia. She also studied drawing and painting at the famous Art Students League in New York City with Gregg Kreutz. Michelle has also studied under David Leffel, and Robert H Johnson. Michelle is a member of the Coppini Academy of Fine Arts where she has won many awards and taught weekly classes in oil painting.

Fr David Stevenson moves on to pastures new

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We, at the Julian Centre, would like to wish Fr David all the very best in his new job at Watford. We are sad to see him go, our loss is Watford's gain. We are certain he will give the best of himself in the challenges which lie ahead. Wishing him every happiness.
P.S Come back and see us sometimes!

JULIAN FESTIVAL: 12 May 2012

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The annual Festival will take place on Saturday May 12th at St Julian's Church starting at 11am with Solemn Mass followed by the Julian Lecture at 12.15pm.
This year's lecturer is Brian Thorne, Emeritus Professor of Counselling at the University of East Anglia and currently Chairman of the Friends of Julian of Norwich. He is the first lecturer to deliver the Julian Lecture for the second time having been the lecturer in 1993 when he spoke on the theme of 'Julian, Radical Psychotherapist'. His title for 2012 is: 'A love too great to bear? Julian's gauntlet to humanity'.

Love Was His Meaning

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Denise Treissman

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A film commemorating the life and work of Fr Robert Llewelyn

A film commemorating the life and work of Fr Robert Llewelyn, much loved priest, author and devoted friend of Julian.

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Welcome

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The Friends of Julian is an international association of people who have been inspired by the spiritual legacy of the medieval mystic and writer Julian of Norwich.

Our purpose is to encourage interest in Julian’s life and work. We do this through facilitating a prayer network, carrying out educational initiatives, and by offering guidance and resources for visitors to the Julian Shrine.

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Become a Companion

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The Companions programme was formally launched at the Julian Festival in May 2009. The Companions are a new grouping within the Friends of Julian of people who want to commit themselves in a troubled world to a spiritually deeper way of life inspired by Julian’s insights into the nature of God and the human person.