Author: Lawrie Hallinan

The AMPJP Strategic Direction has two priorities (1) Internal via collaboration for excellence in MPJP governance and (2) external via communion with the rest of the Church. February saw significant activity on both priorities. MPJP collaboration was further by the AMPJP Council meeting on 08 Feb 2023. The discussion and

Mercy Ministry Companions has recently published their website: www.mercyministrycompanions.org.au It is easy to navigate and includes all the essential information on their: history; governance key personnel ministries policies resources   You can also subscribe to their newsletter at: http://eepurl.com/h9mkbT   Featured image courtesy of Mercy Ministry Companions

Boston College is currently offering two formation opportunities: History, Theology and Practice of Synodality – Free online course offered by Boston College Through an online platform you will have access to a series of pre-recorded videos during the months of February and March 2023. “Synodality is not the chapter of

The crucial role of MPJP Canonical Stewards in responding to modern slavery was explored in a 60 minute webinar on 20 Feb 2023. The webinar included two short videos, one on the life of St Josephine Bakhita (Patron saint of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking) and another video

The Association of Ministerial PJPs (AMPJP) endorses the “Uluru Statement From the Heart”. AMPJP Council Chair, Moira Najdecki: The 2017 Statement From the Heart speaks to all Australians. It invites us to reconcile with our past and work today on structures and attitudes for which future generations will express gratitude

The recent regular meeting of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania was expanded to include lay people so that the meeting would also fulfill the requirements of a gathering of the “continental” Church. Across the world continental gatherings are taking place for Bishops and others to discern the needs

National Catholic Safeguarding Standards 2nd Edition The Council heard from various MPJP who have either adopted the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards 2nd Edition (NCSS) or are working with their ministries on this issue. MPJPs may be assisted in this process by the Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd’s (ACSL) recently released NCSS

At their February 2023 meeting, the AMPJP Council approved the AMPJP’s Safeguarding Policy: AMPJP commitment to safety and wellbeing of children and adults at risk The AMPJP is committed to a Church and society that recognises and advances the dignity of all people. We will especially promote and protect the rights

Meeting Summary of the Committee of Religious Institute and Ministerial PJP School Authorities Australia (CORMSAA), Wednesday 01st February 2023 via ZOOM videoconference   Discussion: Changes in CORMSAA membership Philomena Billington will conclude her term as CORMSAA Chair effective 7 June 2023. CORMSAA’s recommendation to AMPJP is that the next Chair should be

After a two week break over Christmas-New Year, the AMPJP’s work took off with gusto. CORMSAA has a meeting scheduled for 01 Feb 2023 and the AMPJP Council has a meeting on 08 Feb 2023. With meeting papers due the week prior, there was much to do and not much