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1 November 2024 by Martin Teulan
Australians at the Synod on Synodality Australia had the highest representation per Catholic population of any country at the Synod, perhaps for two reasons. The first is that the the Australian Plenary Council was seen as a model for the later Synod on Synodality. The second is that we have
1 October 2024 by Martin Teulan
From the beginning of his pontificate and even before, Pope Francis has encouraged every Catholic to grow into a Missionary Disciple of Jesus. Only by living out a full Catholic Christian life will each of us gain a closer relationship with Jesus and all the joy and happiness in life
2 September 2024 by Martin Teulan
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
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
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 Martin Teulan
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 Martin Teulan
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
30 March 2024 by Martin Teulan
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
1 March 2024 by Martin Teulan
Looking forward this year, each area of the work of AMPJP is developing strongly… On the formation front, Dr Chris Jacobs-Vandegeer is leading a Wisdom Circle for Canonical Stewards of MPJPs on Bonhoeffer and how we truly see someone as part of a focus on our understanding of the human
