The 2009 Biennial Diocesan Conference was held at Edmund Rice College 0n the 4th July.
Mass was celebrated in the college chapel. Celebrant Bishop Peter Ingham with Fr. Sean Cullen.
Bishop Peter blessded the rosary beads made by Br De PoreesMcRae (Br Mac) for the conference. These were distributed at morning tea time.
Morning tea. A chance to catch up with members from most of the diocesan branches.
Catherine McGrath, State President opened the conference.
Guest Speakers:
Carol Micale (Mother’s Prayers)
Trish McCarthy (Youth Mission)
Trent Bowater (Life story)
Denise Layton (As we grow older)
Members listened intently to the speakers, laughed and some cried during the presentations.
Candles: To be used at branch meetings during the next two years.
Closing liturgy.
Presentation of candles to branch presidents. 
