2005 General Projects
Retreat for People Living with HIV/ AIDS
The Catholic HIV/AIDS Ministry in Melbourne held a weekend retreat at Holy Cross Centre, Templestowe for people living with HIV/AIDS. Funded by the Mary MacKillop Foundation, the retreat gave eleven participants an opportunity to meet others in the same situation and be cared for spiritually and physically.
The theme of the retreat was ‘Come away, rest awhile’. Under the guidance of facilitator, Fr Tiernan Doherty, participants were offered a safe, supportive environment to relax, discover who they were and get in touch with themselves and their God.
All participants indicated they enjoyed and benefited from the experience. New bonds were formed and they were encouraged to meet regularly at various drop-in gatherings within the sector. By coming together as a group, each individual was able to feel less isolated and more a part of the wider church community.
Margaret Hayes
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