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2 February 2025 by


As  religious  nuns  and  brothers  are of course lay  people,  the  key  changes  Pope  Francis  is  making  to  their  governance roles  open  up  new  opportunities  for  all  the  laity. In  a  ground-breaking  decision,  Pope  Francis  has  appointed  a  woman  for  the  first  time  as  prefect  of  a  Vatican  dicastery.  On 
29 November 2024 by


AMPJP Council and Executive Director At a recent meeting, Catholic Religious Australia shared with others its recognition that AMPJP has had a much greater engagement than previously, both internally and externally during 2024. 2024 has been a very strong year for AMPJP, and it would be fair to say it
1 November 2024 by


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


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


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
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
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