AMPJP AGM 2021
The AMPJP held its AGM via videoconference on 14 September 2021. The AGM was originally scheduled to take place in Brisbane but was moved online due to COVID-19 travel restriction. A recent change to the AMPJP Constitution allows all Member Representatives the right to choose to be a Councillor. The AGM acknowledged that all 11 […]
AMPJP Executive Officer’s report on August 2021
The most recent AMPJP Council meeting coincided with the feast day of St Lawrence, my patron saint. In preparing the prayer for that Council meeting I found the painting on the left which shows a strong and determined looking St Lawrence. This image seems more consistent with the legend of Lawrence as faithful steward and protector […]
AMPJP Council response to the AMPJP Review
AMPJP Review – Report to Stakeholders Background After five years of service, the AMPJP Council sought the comments of relevant Church leaders on: the impact and effectiveness of AMPJP’s past/current strategy and suggestions for the AMPJP’s future directions. Consultant, Les Stahl was engaged to conduct this review involving a survey of 136 Church leaders, […]
AMPJP webinars 23 Aug 2021
AMPJP provided three 60 minutes online information/formation sessions on 23 August 2021. These sessions were scheduled for the AMPJP’s Canonical Stewards Forum which would have taken place in Brisbane on 23 August 2021, if not for COVID-19. The first session was a ‘Leadership in a Synodal Church’ presentation by Dr Anne Benjamin and Dr Charles […]
AMPJP Canonical Stewards Formation Committee
People with expertise in formation will map out a three-year formation program for current and future people in governance roles at Ministerial Public Juridic Persons (MPJP). The AMPJP Canonical Stewards Formation Committee was recently established to plan, but not necessarily deliver, formation activities/resources consistent with the AMPJP’s Formation Framework for MPJP Canonical Stewards. Eva Skira […]
Paper seeks partnership of all Catholic School Authorities in Governance
Our recent position paper calls for Religious Institutes (RI) and Ministerial PJPs (MPJP) to have greater representation, dialogue and partnership in Catholic Schools governance/support structures. The paper shows that RI and MPJP schools across Australia comprise significant enrolments in the Catholic sector (Average: 4.3% primary and 35.4% secondary). RI and MPJP School Authorities are historically […]
AMPJP Executive Officer’s report on July 2021
The last day of July was the Feast Day of St Ignatius of Loyola. It is worth noting that this year is the 500th anniversary of his journey of conversion. It was a journey that he recorded in his Spiritual Exercises. These are the foundation of the Ignatian spirituality that animates some MPJPs especially: Mary […]
AMPJP AGM and Forum Rescheduled
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 AMPJP AGM will be via […]
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
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 does not want to leave […]
Good Samaritan Education celebrates 10 Years
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 order of nuns in the […]