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The COVID-19 restrictions across many States mean that we need to reschedule the AMPJP AGM and the AMPJP Canonical Stewards Forum. We apologise for the inconvenience and for the disappointment that many will feel at not being able to gather in-person. The new arrangements are:   Tuesday 10 Aug 2021

On  25th  July 2021, the Church will celebrate the first World  Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Pope Francis  has given this day the theme, I am with you always (Mt 28:20). “The whole Church is close to you – to us – and cares about you, loves you and

By Moira Najdecki Chair, Good Samaritan Education In a year in which we celebrate 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia, I have reflected on the enormous contribution of the Good Samaritan Sisters to education. What a privilege it is to continue the work that began with the first Australian

MPJP are, and will be, a key ingredient in the future of the Church in Australia. This message was part of Professor Gabrielle McMullen’s response to Bishop Vincent Long’s address: ‘My hope for the Plenary Council’. Both were speaking at the 2021 Helder Camara Lecture in Melbourne on 30 June

The musical Hamilton covers some themes that I see as very relevant to Ministerial PJPs. The musical covers Alexander Hamilton’s role in the foundation of the USA. After the American war of independence, securing long-term peace and prosperity required wide-spread support for a virtually untried form of government called “republic”.

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) provide resources for NAIDOC week/Aboriginal Sunday 2021 include: Downloadable Didgeridoo Music Virtual Acknowledgement of Country Liturgy Suggestions – Hymns, Prayers of Intercession, Homily notes Inculturation suggestions – integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspects of culture into the celebration Statics

The AMPJP congratulates Mr Christopher Rigby his recent honour as Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia in recognition of his significant service to health and aged care organisations. Mr Rigby was instrumental in the establishment of Catholic Healthcare, Australia’s oldest Ministerial PJP.  He served as

People with expertise and passion for formation are invited to apply for membership of the AMPJP Formation Committee.   Eva Skira AMPJP Council Chair: We are keen that some of the Committee members are drawn from outside MPJPs. The perspective of the wider Church will be a valuable addition to

 “develop concrete proposals to create a more missionary, Christ-centred Church in Australia” The AMPJP welcomes the publication of the agenda for the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia. This agenda will guide discussion as the first Plenary Council assembly which will take place across multiple sites starting on 03 October 20213.

At their May 2021 meeting the AMPJP Council approved the AMPJP Formation Framework for MPJP Canonical Stewards. The introduction to the Framework explains: The Association of Ministerial Public Juridic Persons Ltd (AMPJP) and its Members recognises the importance of the civil and canonical responsibilities of the Canonical Stewards of Ministerial