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Janssen Spirituality Centre

Australia, Melbourne, Victoria

One of the distinguishing features of the centre is the warm and hospitable welcome extended to all who come. Our motto and vision, reflected in our logo, is ‘Karuna’ a compassionate heart, embracing everyone with unconditional love.

We warmly welcome parish groups, teams, prayer groups, meditation groups and individuals to consider our facility as a welcoming space to either host your events or to attend various programs offered in our centre.

The Centre is a work of the Divine Word Missionaries (SVD), which was founded in 2008.

The Goals and Objectives of the Centre are as follows:

To be a place of peace and harmony through prayer, meditation and outreach.
To promote inter-religious dialogue, understanding and cooperation.
To assist in developing a pastoral and spiritual dimension to inter-religious dialogue and cross-cultural activities.
To promote cooperative links with organizations and groups sponsoring ecumenical and inter-religious activities.
To assist in educating and motivating Christians and other faith community leaders to take up the challenge to participate actively in inter-religious dialogue and cross-cultural activities.
To encourage public interest in the role of religions in society.

Outside groups are invited to book the facilities for retreats, prayer days, parish workshops and seminars.

The Centre is dedicated to promoting Spirituality, Inter-religious and Cross-cultural Relations. Located in the foothills of the Dandenongs, the Centre is in the residential suburb of Boronia, 29 km east of Melbourne near Ferntree Gully. With the new Eastern Freeway open, the Centre is accessible within 30-40 minutes for most people.

The Centre offers a peaceful environment for taking time out to reflect and relax. The residential community welcomes people of all religious traditions and cultural backgrounds. The Centre is well equipped for ecumenical and interfaith meetings, retreats, workshops and seminars. There is comfortable accommodation for over-night retreatants