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New Pentecost Forum 2007 - Details Announced

Date: 12/4/07

The third annual New Pentecost Forum will be held in Melbourne and Sydney in late May and will coincide with the anniversary of the 1967 referendum which recognised Aboriginal human rights, organisers announced today.

This year's keynote speaker for the Forum - a partnership of a dozen Christian institutions, religious orders and groups - is Rev Dr Jojo Fung, a Malaysian Jesuit priest who ministers to Malaysia's Orang Asli indigenous people.

In Sydney, Fr Fung will be joined by Sr Susan Connelly, a Josephite Sister and well-known advocate for East Timor, Mr Tony Kevin, a distinguished former Australian ambassador to Poland and Cambodia and 2003 "International Whistleblower of the Year", and respected Indigenous Christian leader Mr Graeme Mundine.

"Reverend Fung's visit will have particular significance as we reflect on Australia's social and political environment since the 1967 referendum," organiser Minh Nguyen said.

"Our Forum will offer fresh perspectives on how people of faith can help build a just and compassionate society and world."

For full details and registration, call the New Pentecost Forum secretariat (sponsored by ACMICA) on 02 9557 3197 or visit: http://www.newpentecost.com

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