In the West we have about 40 members, predominantly in the Perth area. There are six groups operating currently, each Group has a Guide and generally meeting each fortnight. The number of groups can fluctuate yearly.

We have an ongoing formation program each year particularly for the Guides of our groups. Ongoing Ignatian Spirituality development opportunities are available for members and for the general community; eg

• Regular Lectures are held at the Indigo Centre at St John XXIII College organised by Murray Graham.
  

• WA CLC run Retreats in Daily Life.  The “Daily Life” retreat is accessible to people who are not able to spend time and money on a residential retreat.  These retreats offer many of the elements of a residential retreat but the prayer and reflection takes place in the person’s home.  They are designed to fit in with participants’ daily commitments.  It can be arranged to fit around regular activities involving family and work.  It lasts for three weeks and the retreatant meets twice a week with their spiritual companion/guide.  Guides are trained in giving the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius, and this form of retreat follows parts of the Exercises.  The retreatant also commits to approximately 30 minutes of personal prayer and reflection daily. Costs for this retreat are minimal.

  In WA persons interested in making a Retreat in Daily Life may contact any of the members listed below.  They will be matched up with a guide who lives close to them. 

  Please contact any of the following:
  Chris Gardner	9332 4532 mjgard@cyllene.uwa.edu.au
  Sister Una O’Loughlin	9205 1623 unaol2002@yahoo.com.au
  Patrice Wringe	9316 3469 pwringe@iinet.net.au

All enquiries are welcome. You will find us friendly and welcoming as we help each other explore and develop our own personal spirituality and support to bring this spirituality in action to our everyday life.

CLC WA is happy to provide speakers to interested groups.

So give us a call or send us an e-message, we'd love to hear from you.

EVENTS for 2008

30 March 2008
We celebrated World CLC Day with a Gathering at St Thomas Parish Centre, Thomas Street, Nedlands, on Sunday 30 March 2008, from 2 pm – 5 pm.  Our theme was “Deepening our mission”.

The afternoon started with a meaningful reflection and prayer.  Then we had a summary of National Gathering and Assembly.  After afternoon tea we had a lively session on deepening our mission and the DSSE process.  The afternoon concluded with a beautiful Mass celebrated by Fr John Prendiville SJ, and finishing with a missioning prayer.  I9 CLC members attended.

26 July 2008
Our celebration of St Ignatius feast day will commence with Mass celebrated by Fr John Prendiville at the Jesuit run of Nedlands, at 6.00 pm on Saturday 26 July 2008.  CLC members will join Nedlands parishioners for the Mass and then all are invited to supper in the Parish Hall.

November 2008
In November 2008 we will have our third gathering – format yet to be planned.

WA State ExCo

 Meetings for 2008

21 February 2008
24 April 2008
26 June 2008
28 August 2008
30 October 2008

Where:        Meetings are held at the Parish Centre, Nedlands Parish, Thomas Street, Nedlands WA 6009

Time:           7.00 pm

Anyone who is interested in coming along is very welcome; just let a member know beforehand.

CLC History WA

WA Presentation for Gathering 08