2026 Annual Reflection Weekend (Australia)

07 July, 2026

The SDC members of the Delegation of Australia, together with associates, companions in mission and young adults taking part in faith formation sessions, gathered at The Monastery, a retreat centre run by the Passionists in Adelaide (South Australia), from 3 to 6 July 2026 for the 2026 Annual Reflection Weekend. This year’s retreat was led by the Secretary General, who is currently visiting the SDC Centre in Adelaide together with two other Maltese SDC members.

The theme of the retreat was Behold, Go Forth, Stand. Participants were invited to reflect on these three attitudes of a disciple of Jesus through three moments in the life of his mother, Mary: the Annunciation, the Visitation, and Mary at the foot of the Cross.

These reflections helped participants to contemplate Christ through Mary’s gaze.