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Welcome
Tobar Mhuire is a well equipped modern Retreat and Conference Centre, set in sixty acres of woodland, in the heart of County Down. Visitors will enjoy our new facilities as well as the peace and quiet of the beautiful surroundings.
The Passionist Community in Tobar Mhuire is committed to keeping alive the authentic memory of Christ's Passion as a source of life and hope to all those struggling to find meaning in their lives. We welcome individuals and groups from Ireland and beyond who wish to take time out to reflect on their human and spiritual development. In Tobar Mhuire they will find a peaceful setting and encouragement from the Passionist Community who reside there.
We welcome all who are searching for meaning and purpose in their lives and who are open to discovering a sense of the sacred in life.
The Passionist Community extend a welcome to their sisters and brothers of the Reformed Churches and hope that the resource that is Tobar Mhuire Retreat and Conference Centre will become a shared blessing for all.
Tobar Mhuire is a well equipped modern Retreat and Conference Centre, set in sixty acres of woodland, in the heart of County Down. Visitors will enjoy our new facilities as well as the peace and quiet of the beautiful surroundings.
The Passionist Community in Tobar Mhuire is committed to keeping alive the authentic memory of Christ's Passion as a source of life and hope to all those struggling to find meaning in their lives. We welcome individuals and groups from Ireland and beyond who wish to take time out to reflect on their human and spiritual development. In Tobar Mhuire they will find a peaceful setting and encouragement from the Passionist Community who reside there.
We welcome all who are searching for meaning and purpose in their lives and who are open to discovering a sense of the sacred in life.
The Passionist Community extend a welcome to their sisters and brothers of the Reformed Churches and hope that the resource that is Tobar Mhuire Retreat and Conference Centre will become a shared blessing for all.
THANK YOU
Just a few weeks ago, following a surge of anti-social activity in the grounds of Tobar Mhuire, the Passionist Community asked for the help of the local community in an effort to curb this behaviour. The community of Crossgar responded with great generosity and showed the respect they have for the beautiful space that is shared with them by the Passionists.
A sincere thank you to all the individuals; community organisations and local clubs who offered their help, and who have now offered their time to keep a watchful eye on our grounds. Your support has proven invaluable in bringing the poor behaviour of a few under control. Of course, the summer is young, and hopefully will be around for a while yet, and we continue to ask for your assistance in creating an atmosphere within our grounds that all can enjoy!
If anyone should wish more information on how they can help to keep a watchful eye on our grounds, then please do not hesitate to get in touch!
A sincere thank you to all the individuals; community organisations and local clubs who offered their help, and who have now offered their time to keep a watchful eye on our grounds. Your support has proven invaluable in bringing the poor behaviour of a few under control. Of course, the summer is young, and hopefully will be around for a while yet, and we continue to ask for your assistance in creating an atmosphere within our grounds that all can enjoy!
If anyone should wish more information on how they can help to keep a watchful eye on our grounds, then please do not hesitate to get in touch!
Tobar Mhuire Annual Summer Institute
'Spread the Good News -
The Urgency of Adult Faith Formation'
Thursday June 21st - Friday 22nd June 2018
Speaker:
Rev. Professor Eamonn Conway
We are delighted to announce that our speaker for the 2018 Summer Instituter has been confirmed as Prof. Eamonn
Conway. Eamonn is a priest of the Tuam diocese since 1987. He studied philosophy and sociology at the National
University of Ireland and theology at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth and the University of Tuebingen. He was awarded his doctorate in theology in 1991 and taught Systematic Theology for seven years at All Hallows College, Dublin. He
was appointed Head of Theology and Religious Studies at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick in 1999 and in 2000 he also became co-director of the Centre for Culture, Technology & Values & Values).
He is the author or editor of several books as well as publications in international journals, and has lectured widely
internationally. Father Conway has served on a number of Irish Government advisory bodies, including the Information
Society Commission for which he chaired the Working Group on Ethics & Values in a Digital Age and was a member of
the E-Futures and E-Learning Committees. He also served on the Advisory Panel of the Irish National Economic and
Social Development Office.
Prof Conway served as President of the European Society for Catholic Theology 2009- 2011 and as President of the
International Network of Societies for Catholic Theology from 2011 to 2014. In 2012, Pope Benedict appointed him as an expert adviser to the XIII World Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelisation.
Since 2011, Prof Conway has been Chair of the Peter Hünermann Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic
Theology in Europe. In 2014, he was appointed as to the expert panel of the Holy See's Agency for promoting quality
assurance in pontifical universities and ecclesiastical faculties for a five-year period. In Nov 2014, Fr Conway was
appointed to the Theology Committee of the Irish Bishops Conference for a period of three years.
Conway. Eamonn is a priest of the Tuam diocese since 1987. He studied philosophy and sociology at the National
University of Ireland and theology at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth and the University of Tuebingen. He was awarded his doctorate in theology in 1991 and taught Systematic Theology for seven years at All Hallows College, Dublin. He
was appointed Head of Theology and Religious Studies at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick in 1999 and in 2000 he also became co-director of the Centre for Culture, Technology & Values & Values).
He is the author or editor of several books as well as publications in international journals, and has lectured widely
internationally. Father Conway has served on a number of Irish Government advisory bodies, including the Information
Society Commission for which he chaired the Working Group on Ethics & Values in a Digital Age and was a member of
the E-Futures and E-Learning Committees. He also served on the Advisory Panel of the Irish National Economic and
Social Development Office.
Prof Conway served as President of the European Society for Catholic Theology 2009- 2011 and as President of the
International Network of Societies for Catholic Theology from 2011 to 2014. In 2012, Pope Benedict appointed him as an expert adviser to the XIII World Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelisation.
Since 2011, Prof Conway has been Chair of the Peter Hünermann Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic
Theology in Europe. In 2014, he was appointed as to the expert panel of the Holy See's Agency for promoting quality
assurance in pontifical universities and ecclesiastical faculties for a five-year period. In Nov 2014, Fr Conway was
appointed to the Theology Committee of the Irish Bishops Conference for a period of three years.
Daily Schedule (may vary)
8.30 -9.30 Continental Breakfast (for overnight guests)
09.30 -10.15 Registration & Morning Tea
10.15 -12.30 Prayer and Morning Keynote:
Input - Personal Reflection - Guided Conversation with Keynote Speaker
1.00 -2.00 Light Lunch
2.00 -3.30 Afternoon Keynote
Input - Personal Reflection - Guided Conversation with Keynote Speaker
3.30 - 4.00 Afternoon Tea
4.00 Eucharist
6.00 Dinner (for overnight guests or booked in advance)
We expect a high level of interest in this conference and would recommend early booking in order to guarantee your place.
Conference begins each day at 9.30am and concludes at 5pm.
Costs:
Conference Fee: £30.00 each day (to include light lunch)
Evening Meal: £15.00 (pre-booked)
Bed and Breakfast: £35.00 per person per night
8.30 -9.30 Continental Breakfast (for overnight guests)
09.30 -10.15 Registration & Morning Tea
10.15 -12.30 Prayer and Morning Keynote:
Input - Personal Reflection - Guided Conversation with Keynote Speaker
1.00 -2.00 Light Lunch
2.00 -3.30 Afternoon Keynote
Input - Personal Reflection - Guided Conversation with Keynote Speaker
3.30 - 4.00 Afternoon Tea
4.00 Eucharist
6.00 Dinner (for overnight guests or booked in advance)
We expect a high level of interest in this conference and would recommend early booking in order to guarantee your place.
Conference begins each day at 9.30am and concludes at 5pm.
Costs:
Conference Fee: £30.00 each day (to include light lunch)
Evening Meal: £15.00 (pre-booked)
Bed and Breakfast: £35.00 per person per night