PD: Mindfulness and Meditation in the Christian tradition

Schedule

Thu Feb 19 2026 at 10:30 am to 02:30 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

WellSpring Centre Inc. | Ashburton, VI

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About this Event

In person/online

BYO lunch, journal, pen

Hot drinks and biscuits provided

Facilitators: Roland Ashby & Ottavia Pittella

Roland Ashby is a spiritual director and teacher of Christian meditation and mindfulness. He founded Living Water and serves as its contributing editor, as well as Coordinator of the World Community for Christian Meditation in Victoria. Formerly Communications Director for the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne and longtime editor of The Melbourne Anglican, he holds a master’s degree in contemplative spirituality. Roland is a Benedictine Oblate, author of several books, and an experienced guide in Ignatian spiritual practice.

Ottavia Pittella has served as a spiritual director for twelve years, with training from Heart of Life and WellSpring, and a Certificate in Guiding Meditation from ACU. Rooted in long-term meditation and mindfulness practice, she brings a contemplative, Christ-centred approach to spiritual companioning. Ottavia co-facilitates a weekly Christian Meditation group and teaches various meditation and mindfulness practices. She regards Spiritual Direction as a sacred ministry of soul-care, enriched by witnessing the Holy Spirit at work in people’s lives.


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Waiver

By registering, I acknowledge that I have voluntarily enrolled to participate in this event. I am medically, physically, mentally, psychologically and in all respects fit and able to participate in the event. I hereby release and discharge my rights and claims for damages or liabilities that may occur as a result of my participation in this event.

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WellSpring Centre Inc., 10 Y Street, Ashburton, Australia

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