Author: Martin Teulan

2 September 2024 by


What an AGM, Annual Dinner and Canonical Stewards Forum for AMPJP!  Over two days this week an enormous energy was generated in the hearts  and minds of so many involved with this Association. Susan Pascoe’s studied approach belies an enormous intellect and an ability to distil what is most important
1 August 2024 by


August in 2024 is undoubtedly the no. 1 month for leader formation opportunities in the Church in Australia.  You will see many below from our Events Page… In considering our own formation needs, the Church is perhaps asking three particular things of a Canonical Steward or other Catholic leader: to
1 July 2024 by


@AI pic by freepik The Macquarie Dictionary word of the year for 2023 was “Cozzie livs” — a light-hearted play on the term “cost of living”.  For the Catholic Church in the last year, the word of the year has surely been “Formation”.  And formation is a highly complex subject,
1 July 2024 by


From: Parramatta Diocese        Aug 5 Parramatta and online, Aug 14, Melbourne Dr Myriam Wijlens: “The Prophetic Voice of the Laity in the Renewal of the Church”. Internationally recognised Dutch theologian, ecumenist and consultor to several Vatican bodies, Dr Myriam Wijlens will be coming to Australia as part
31 May 2024 - 19:17, by , in News, zNewsletter, Comments off
I have never really liked “awesome” as a word.  I think it sounds rather American, and I might have used “amazing” or “wonderful” instead. However I am told by younger members of our Church community that I need to update, so there you go! I am now naming the future
31 May 2024 - 18:58, by , in News, zNewsletter, Comments off
Designed for Board Chairs and CEOs  and those who facilitate Board Formation, this webinar will be centred on the needs of smaller RI MPJP school authorities that only have one, two or a few schools.  You may not have a paid team to deliver Board induction and formation. Board members
30 April 2024 by


  The recent meeting of the Chairs and Executive Officers of Catholic Religious Australia, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and AMPJP was very positive. AMPJP was able to share our improving working relationship with Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd and our events website.  We all discussed the frustrating situation with the
20 April 2024 by


Prominent Australian  Church leader and Canonical Steward Susan Pascoe AM has accepted an Honorary Doctorate from Australian Catholic University (ACU). The distinguished educator and former Commissioner, originally from Casterton in Victoria’s southwestern region, received a Doctor of the University (Honoris Causa) before 207 ACU graduates at the Melbourne Convention and
2 April 2024 by


Meeting Summary CORMSAA 7 Mar 2024
30 March 2024 by


Surgun100, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons May this Easter inspire us to greatness for God! Perhaps the greatest benefit of this role is to work with the most competent and inspiring group of Church Leaders that I have ever known. There is just more talent in one room, or one