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It is not just the heat and humidity that made my January a slow start to 2019. I made the most of my part-time employment with AMPJP and enjoyed spending time with family and friends who were on holidays. When I was a work a considerable amount of time was
26 January 2019 by Lawrie Hallinan
The AMPJP proudly celebrates our Deputy Chair, Eva Skira’s Order of Australia Honour. On 26 January 2019, the office of the Governor General announced that Eva will be awarded The Member of the Order of Australia for service in a particular locality or field of activity or to a
25 January 2019 by Lawrie Hallinan
On 15 January 2019, I had the pleasure of meeting with Ellen Geraghty, the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea: Executive Leader Mission Integration, and with her colleague, Sr Anne McGuire rsm, Ministry Animation Coordinator. Ellen asked to meet with me as she is
24 January 2019 by Lawrie Hallinan
From: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-24/christians-unpacking-baggage-colonialism-australia-day/10739750 RN By Meredith Lake for Soul Search PHOTO: Despite Christianity’s complex history, some Indigenous Australians see faith as the way forward. (Getty images: Vincenzo Pinto) Why do a growing number of people mark Australia Day by going to church? It seems a novel preference to attending a barbecue, citizenship ceremony or even a political rally.
24 January 2019 by Lawrie Hallinan
Recently I met with Belinda Srour, Events Manager at BBI-TAITE. Belinda coordinates the BBI-TAITE subsidised AICD Foundations of Directorship and Company Director Courses. Belinda said the next AICD Company Director Course is scheduled for 27-31 May 2019 in Sydney. BBI-TAITE is keen to provide more courses but need a
23 January 2019 by Lawrie Hallinan
Part of the commitment of Ministerial PJPs to the development of a healthy and safe Church is represented through our membership on the Implementation Advisory Group (IAG). The IAG was established in May 2018 by the ACBC and CRA to provide advice and leadership on the implementation of the recommendations
22 January 2019 by Lawrie Hallinan
Catholic Professional Stands Limited (CPSL) has released a comprehensive learning and development strategy to help Church leaders and their staff better understand and implement their responsibilities under the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. The strategy was developed using feedback obtained from Church leaders and personnel, child sexual abuse survivors and advocates,
19 January 2019 by Lawrie Hallinan
https://www.chausa.org/publications/catholic-health-world/archives/issues/january-15-2019/ministry-ponders-practical-theological-implications-of-lay-sponsorship-model By JULIE MINDA of Catholic Health Association Reprinted from Catholic Health World, January 15, 2019. Copyright © 2019 by The Catholic Health Association of the United States Catholic health systems have been evolving their sponsorship structures for decades now. They’ve been increasing lay involvement and working hard to equip those lay sponsors for
24 December 2018 by Lawrie Hallinan
Even though this newsletter is published on 01 January, I still want to wish all a Happy Christmas. The reason being that the contents of the newsletter cover the month of December where Christmas looms large. Also I am writing this before Christmas as I will be on leave from
24 December 2018 by Lawrie Hallinan
Trustees from St John of God Australia and MercyCare met on 18 December 2018 to discern their contribution to the AMPJP’s submission to the Plenary Council 2020. The discussion was free-flowing with many insightful comments. Pictured above: Stephen Halley-Wright (MercyCare); Carmel Ross (MercyCare); Mary McComish (St John of God Australia and MercyCare); Eva
