"Stand Up" CHARIS Conference 2026
About
CHARIS Australia Annual ConferenceBased on 1 Corinthians 16:13, "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong."
Focusing on encouraging Catholics to fully live in the power of the Spirit and embrace their charisms.
Speakers:
Dr Mary Healy-
Dr Mary Healy is a prominent Catholic Biblical scholar, author and international speaker known for her expertise in Scripture, spiritual gifts, and healing ministry, teaching at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit and holding significant Vatican roles, including appointments to the Pontifical Biblical Commission and the Dicastery for Divine Worship. She's a general editor for the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture and focuses on empowering Christians to live by the Holy Spirit, evident in her bestselling books like The Spiritual Gifts Handbook and Healing.
Dr Katherine Ruonala -
Dr Katherine Ruonala is the Senior Leader Glory City Church Brisbane. She is the Founder and Leader of The Australian Prophetic Council, a best-selling Author, and is a globally recognised minister with a focus on healing and prophecy. Renowned for her strong prophetic and miracle anointing, many experience notable healings in her impactful meetings.
Bishop Tony Percy -
Bishop Tony Percy is the auxiliary bishop of Sydney who is a gifted teacher and preacher with a great love for the intellectual and spiritual traditions of the Church. He has a passion to see the Church renewed and taking up its rightful place as an instrument for the transformation of culture.
Fr Chris Ryan -
Fr Chris Ryan MGL is the Director of the Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership, which forms lay people as leaders in evangelisation and parish renewal.
A popular speaker for all ages and groups, Fr Chris has presented in dioceses across Australia, New Zealand, and in the United Kingdom, on topics concerning evangelisation, parish renewal, preaching, youth ministry, and the cultural context in which mission takes place today.
Shayne Bennett -
Shayne Bennett was appointed by the Dicastry for Laity, Family and Life as the Oceania representative of the newly formed CHARIS, the worldwide service to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. He has dedicated his life to the proclamation of the Gospel and an ongoing work in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal.
Tim Kirk -
Tim Kirk is the National Coordinator of the CHARIS Australia National Service Team.
A gifted preacher and worship leader, Tim is currently the leader of the Disciples of Jesus Community in Canberra. His abiding passion is to see the Spirit move with power to renew the Church and evangelise the world.
Limited Tickets; Registration will close on 1 June 2026.
Registration-
Single Ticket- $160.00
Couple - $299.00
Child (below the age of 16) - Free
Children's ministry on Saturday for ages 5-14.
Date
Thursday 11 June 2026 7:00 PM - Saturday 13 June 2026 9:30 PM (UTC+11)Location
Servants of Jesus Community Centre
15 Park Road, Seven Hills NSW 2147
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