Programme

The Order of
the Day

A professional gathering at the Brompton Oratory, with two keynote addresses in the morning, discussion and presentations in the afternoon, concluding in time for Vigil Mass.

09:15Registration and welcome coffee
10:00Welcome address
10:10–11:00Keynote – Fr Wojciech Giertych OP
The Hardware and the Software of the Human Person
Theologian of the Papal Household and Professor of Moral TheologyMA, STB, STL, STD
11:00–11:15Small-group reflection, then plenary questions
11:15–11:35Tea and coffee
11:35–12:05Keynote – Professor Peter Tyler
The Catholic mystical tradition and therapeutic practice
Professor of Pastoral Theology and Spirituality, St Mary's University, TwickenhamBA (Hons), MTh, MA, PhD, DipIP · UKCP Registered
12:05–12:20Small-group reflection, then plenary questions
12:25–13:00Meeting the Field
An opportunity to meet others in your own discipline and across disciplines, hosted by ICATC and Catholics in Psychology
13:00–14:15Lunch
13:30–13:50Rosary, for those who wish
14:15–15:00In conversation – Dr Andrew Parker and Elisa Alberto
Writing as a Catholic and as a professional, led by Leonor de EscoriazaAndrew ParkerConsultant PsychiatristBSc, MA, MB BS, MRCPsychElisa AlbertoExecutive Coach, Community Leader, Charity Trustee
15:00–15:40Liz Anscombe and Marta Drzewiczewska
Spiritual Conversations Working Alongside Anorexic Patients
Elizabeth AnscombeChild and Adolescent Psychoanalytic PsychotherapistMA, PGDip, MACP, MBPCMarta DrzewiczewskaCounselling PsychologistHCPC Registered
15:40–15:55Small-group reflection, then plenary questions
15:55–16:30Tea and coffee
16:30–17:15Plenary panel
Psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy and coaching – panellists to be announced
17:15–17:30Closing remarks, and the conference ends
17:45Those wishing to attend the Vigil Mass make their way to the Oratory church
18:00Vigil Mass at the Brompton Oratory
With a homily from Fr Wojciech Giertych OP, for those who wish

Timings are provisional and may be adjusted as the programme is finalised.

If You Cannot Travel

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