A Celebration of Connection and Growth

Dear Catholic Organisations,

We warmly invite you to the final Catholic Connect event of 2024, a special gathering to celebrate the networks, connections, and valuable learnings from our year together. Throughout 2024, we have had more than 180 guests join us at Catholic Connect, representing 30 organisations, a testament to your commitment to collaborate, learn, and grow for the betterment of the communities we serve.

Join us as we toast to the growth of our network, the connections formed, and the successes of our 2024 workshops. This is also a chance to brainstorm speaker ideas and topics for the 2025 Catholic Connect series. Your insights are invaluable as we look ahead to another year of enriching programs.

This year, Catholic Connect delved into a range of critical topics, each designed to empower our network with knowledge, support, and inspiration:

• Board Engagement and Advocacy – Fortifying the board’s involvement to champion our mission with clarity and commitment.
• Catholic Education – Cultivating meaningful connections with young people and families, nurturing faith and community.
• Spirituality and Staff Formation – Enriching spiritual growth and deepening mission alignment among our staff.

Come and join us in celebrating the growth of our network, the friendships formed, and the collaborative spirit that has made each Catholic Connect session a success. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP by 11^th November to mfitzgerald@melbcdf.org.au along with any dietary requirements to confirm your attendance.