St Vincent’s Hospital is one of Sydney’s leading health care institutions with a long tradition in educating healthcare professionals including pastoral care practitioners. St Vincent’s recognises that spiritual care is an integral part of patients’ healing and well-being. It has a dynamic pastoral care department that responds to the spiritual
St Vincent’s Hospital is one of Sydney’s leading health care institutions with a long tradition in educating healthcare professionals including pastoral care practitioners. St Vincent’s recognises that spiritual care is an integral part of patients’ healing and well-being. It has a dynamic pastoral care department that responds to the spiritual
Live-in Retreats These are held at beautiful centres all around Australia Mary MacKillop Place North Sydney NSW St Joseph’s Baulkham Hills Baulkham Hills NSW Villa Maria Spirituality Centre Brisbane QLD Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre East Melbourne VIC St Joseph’s Spirituality and Education Centre Kincumber South NSW Kilmolee Safety Bay WA
Module 1 - Catholic Theology in Context One of the most striking and consistent themes in the consultation process of the Plenary Council was the call for more and better formation in faith for all the baptised. In response to this call, the Archdiocesan Centre for Catholic Formation was launched in order
Update: Well-known Education leader and consultant Phil Billington has joined as co-facilitator of the Ministry Leadership Program A formation program for executive leaders of Catholic ministries. The future of Catholic ministries depends on leaders responding effectively to the business, clinical and social environments of the organisations they lead. This includes
Personal Retreats & Sabbaticals These can be arranged at Heart of Life. Retreatants may wish to have daily or regular spiritual direction, participate in any of our multi-week seminars or short reflection events, attend Mass or spend quiet time in the grounds of Kewn Kreestha, or enjoy the extensive range of
For over 35 years, Harvest Journeys has been singularly devoted to faith-based travel. We are 100% dedicated to Catholic pilgrimage and providing every traveller with the greatest opportunities to reap the abundant fruit that pilgrimage provides. Every pilgrim group is accompanied by a Catholic priest as chaplain who helps to
WHAT IS GOD INVITING ME TO? Retreats and Prayers Spiritual Conversation, Discernment Spiritual Direction, Pastoral Supervision Online – In person – Residential retreats are available throughout Australia and throughout 2025. From Feb onwards a rich variety of retreat and formation experiences in the Ignatian tradition.
The Spirituality Centre is an initiative of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD). The Centre is rooted in the spirituality of St Arnold Janssen SVD (1833-1909), whose dream of a united world moved him and his followers to reach out to people of all cultures and spiritual traditions. The
A huge range of retreats are offered in person and online in 2025 Topics include: Deep calls to Deep Julian of Norwich Metanoia: A change of heart Hospitality: A versatile Charism Wisdom as a way of life Benedictine Values: A fertile soil for integral ecology https://www.jamberooabbey.org.au/
Take the 10-day pilgrimage across the Australian Camino, which perfectly balances scenery, soul-searching, and spiritual growth. This journey offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and find inner peace while exploring the beautiful South Australian landscape. Today’s, pilgrim travellers, taking the direct road to Penola, along the modern highway,
At LA RECongress 2025, you will be surrounded by a vibrant community and united in a shared mission. Immerse yourself in workshops led by renowned speakers, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and encounter the beauty of liturgical celebrations that will uplift your soul! RECongress is where faith comes alive, where hearts
The Word of God, effectively proclaimed, transforms believers. Well-formed ministers are essential for the proclamation of the Word of God. Ministers of the Word become vessels of the Holy Spirit as they place their gifts at the service of the local community. acuThis four-week training program for Ministers of the
We are delighted to announce a major international conference to take place on 24-25 April 2025 at the University of Oxford: Theology and Integral Ecology: New Approaches to our Planetary Crisis. The conference will address questions at the intersection of theology and integral ecology, exploring the interconnectedness of the social, cultural,
Effective liturgical celebrations require well-formed liturgical ministers to serve the needs of the assembly. Our comprehensive online training program will prepare you to offer your gifts for the glory of God and the benefit of your local community. Created by leading Australian liturgy specialists, this five-week program fosters and develops
About this event Event lasts 1 hour This event is available free to CER subscribers only. If you'd like to participate but aren't a CER subscriber, there is a fee of $120. Please register your attendance, and we'll follow up with an invoice. For more information, please get in touch with us. Join us
The retreats are held in Australia's only monastic town, which is wonderful to visit in its own right. Weekend and Single Day Retreats The New Norcia Institute for Benedictine Studies seeks to broaden and deepen awareness of the monastic tradition within Christianity. It offers an environment conducive to prayer, study
The Camino de Sydney is a pilgrimage of discovery in Sydney, Australia. It covers 600 km over 29 days of walking. The Camino de Sydney is a pilgrimage of 29 days which is divided into 7 stages: Over the Pyrenees, Meseta, Southern Cross, Star of the Sea, Mary MacKillop, Galicia
Santa Teresa is a place of: Encounter with God: as guests take time out of their lives, for some, a once in a lifetime experience, while for others an annual spiritual health check, to reconnect with God and to grow deeper in this relationship. Quiet Prayer and Reflection: for some, silence is
The Church as the Mystical Body of Christ Presented by Dr Mario Baghos This course will explore the relationship between Jesus Christ as head of the Church and the faithful as his mystical or spiritual body. Focusing on the Scriptures and Tradition, it will show that God was preparing the
This session has been designed for those with leadership responsibilities in Catholic organisations including bishops and congregational leaders of religious institutes. This training has been written to meet the requirements of NCSS Standard 5.3.2 it is held in two sessions around six weeks apart
We are excited to announce we are partnering with knowmore Legal Service to offer this upcoming learning opportunity. Equip yourself with the critical knowledge needed to navigate the legal and legislative requirements and environment when working with and supporting victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. This essential training session
This short course explores the theological virtues that lie at the heart of Christian faith and theology. Faith, Hope and Love will explore what the 'theological virtues' are and how they serve as the means through which Christ transforms our lives, relationships and actions. Delivered across four face-to-face sessions, the
DREAM BIG WEBINAR We are delighted to invite all parents and carers to the first in a series of free online webinars on helping children find their passions, pathways and careers. This is in collaboration with BEYOND, who offer a free, highly personalised careers that helps students discover their interests
Where do we find hope and what role does hope play in effective leadership? The 2025 Jubilee theme ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ invites us to consider current events and how we might find and contribute to a climate of hope in troubling times. Ahead of International Women’s Day, CDF and CSSV
Uniting Mission, Service, and Community At CDF, we believe that collaboration is key to creating positive change. Our Catholic Connect workshops are a platform for bringing Catholic organisations across Melbourne and regional Victoria together to share ideas, build networks, and work toward a shared mission of service. In 2024, over
Given the experience of economic and social uncertainty that faces so many of us throughout the motu at the moment, do you find yourself wanting some time away from these pressures? Perhaps you feel the need for more than a break or a holiday: space to reflect on your life;
A panel presentation and discussion with Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Very Rev Fr Chris De Souza, Fr Brian Lucas Archbishop Mark Coleridge BA DSS leads the Archdiocese of Brisbane, offering spiritual guidance with wisdom, dedication, and faith. Very Rev Chris de Souza, General Secretary, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. In addition to many
Sunday 16th February from 2:00 - 5:00 pm (AEDT) Online via Zoom Led by Kate Scholl Introducing the Intensive Journal® process Online Session (3 hours) This 3 hour online workshop offers a brief introduction to the work of Dr Ira Progoff on the dynamic of the Intensive Journal method. Participants
A camino spirit, a two-day pilgrimage walk during the first weekend of Lent 2025 from Heathcote to Bendigo via the historic O’Keefe Rail Trail. Be a pilgrim and walk in peace meditating the steps of Jesus to the cross. Inspired by the notable El Camino de Santiago.
Mary MacKillop Place in collaboration with Australian Catholic University is pleased to invite you to celebrate International Women's Day 2025 with the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, in conjunction with ACU's Women's Leadership for Mission Program to dialogue on the theme of 'Women of Hope' This is a free event.
Eremos Inaugural 2025 gathering (Online) Sunday 9 March 3 - 4:30 pm (AEDT) Building on the 2024 Listening to Country Series, our inaugural gathering for 2025 is led by elder, academic, community leader and passionate advocate Professor Anne Poelina. Her address will explore the Martuwarra (Fitzroy River) as one of
This interactive workshop allows learners to explore safeguarding risk management and identify the essential tools, considerations and steps within such processes. Learning Outcomes By completing this module participants will be able to: identify the importance of risk management as a component of safeguarding identify and describe common safeguarding risks within
A model for a synodal Church Stepahn Gigarcz recalls the March 1925 meeting between Cardjin and Pope Pius XI, who approved the YCW in what Yves Congar described as a prohetic encounter between periphery and centre. Webinar details Tuesday 11 March 2025, 7.00pm AEDT Register https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GqwAabqISp6Wai_cIFX0Ww
Parish Priests and Administrators, with their Parish Pastoral Councils (PPCs), are invited to an evening of formation on the importance and role of Parish Pastoral Councils. This is a repeat of the 2025 sessions especially for new parish council members as well as parishes and PPC members who missed out.
The Christian spiritual tradition offers us many creative and enriching ways of praying. In these sessions we will look, and have the chance to practice, praying with art, praying with icons, and praying with our lived experience. We will have an eye to our own personal interior nourishment, as well
Take the 10-day pilgrimage across the Australian Camino, which perfectly balances scenery, soul-searching, and spiritual growth. This journey offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and find inner peace while exploring the beautiful South Australian landscape. Today’s, pilgrim travellers, taking the direct road to Penola, along the modern highway,
ONLINE LEARNING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INTRODUCTION TO MISSION Through our partnerships, BBI-TAITE offers a range of online, in-your-own-time learning opportunities each supported by a specialist in the field. You can take up the offers at the dates below, or contact us for alternate ways to access the material that may
Through a partnership with Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Office for Justice Ecology and Peace, we at BBI-TAITE are able to bring to you an online course on Catholic Social Justice Teaching. This course is intended for teachers, mission leaders, employees in Catholic organizations, pastoral practitioners and Christian disciples, and its
Catholic Mission and BBI-TAITE together have created an online asynchronous short course Introduction to Mission. It may be of interest to you or to your associates. The intention is to bring a solid foundation in Catholic Mission to workers, administration, teachers and employees in general. It would also be suitable
We will look at some key texts from the Bible that may feature in teaching about creation and the environment and learn how to read them and interpret them. These texts can be used in the science, social science, and religion classroom to communicate what Catholics believe about creation and
In conversation with Fr Richard Lennan from Boston College on the theme of HOPE
Join us for the CSSA National Conference, a transformative two-day program aligning CSSA’s strategic advocacy work with the Holy Year 2025 Jubilee. The Jubilee is a sacred time for spiritual renewal, hope, and unity. Our theme, Hope in Action, draws inspiration from the Jubilee 2025’s Pilgrims of Hope, echoing Pope Francis’ call
A lot of work and resources go into the preparation of a Mass. We will work together to create a practical guide to this task. A different guide opens up the many possibilities for preparing a liturgy of the Word and a service of prayer. Session 1: Wednesday 19 March
Presented by Dr Michael-Carr Gregg. Dr Michael Carr-Gregg BA (Hons) MA, PhD MAAPI Cert Child Internet Safety (UCLAN) Child, Adolescent and Family Psychologist Michael is one of Australia's highest profile psychologists working in all forms of media. A successful author, speaker, broadcaster and mental health advocate, Michael works in private practice
A Preeminent social opportunity to celebrate the incredible contributions of Catholic primary Principals across Victoria and to promote the health and wellbeing of all VACPSP Members. The VACPSP is proud to host the Second President’s Ball in 2025. Join us to Let the Principal Shine. The Ball is a preeminent social
A new webinar in our Retirement series, where our Head of Retirement, Sam Higgie, and Senior Financial Planner, Scott Jackson, will guide you through the steps of converting your super to a retirement income. This webinar is ideal for those who are looking to take action and begin using their
Victorian Association of Catholic Primary Principals Join us on a three-day journey nourishing your role as a Catholic Primary School Principal through exceptional keynotes, workshops, learning, skill and faith development opportunities. Save the Date
Wednesday, 26 March 2025 5-6pm (new Zealand time) via Zoom Speaker: Fr Monty Bamford (Christchurch Diocese) Fr. Monty is a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch and is currently an Assistant Priest at the Cathedral Parish and Chaplain to the Te Rangimārie Māori Chaplaincy . He was ordained in
Campion College Australia invites you to join us for the book launch of George Cardinal Pell Pax Invictis, A Biography by Tess Livingstone. This definitive biography traces Cardinal George Pell’s life from his childhood in Australia to his role as the Vatican treasurer; through his trials, unjust imprisonment, and exoneration to his
Jubilee Year Events - Faculty of Education & Arts The first FEA Executive Dean seminar of 2025 will spotlight the Arts.“In Focus Executive Dean Presents...Priced Out. Locked Out: Housing and Hope” will be held on 27 March 2025 in Melbourne. The panel discussion will focus on housing affordability and access examined from
Bonnie MacLellan CSJ will guide us through essential topics such as governance options, the role of a commissary and its characteristics and navigating the process of moving to completionBonnie is a Sister of Saint Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. She holds a Master of Public Health and a
Take the 10-day pilgrimage across the Australian Camino, which perfectly balances scenery, soul-searching, and spiritual growth. This journey offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and find inner peace while exploring the beautiful South Australian landscape. Today’s, pilgrim travellers, taking the direct road to Penola, along the modern highway,
Those who are sick and frail need the special help of God's grace to sustain them in their time of suffering. A key way the Church shows its ongoing care for the sick and vulnerable is when members of faith communities reach out and minister Holy Communion to them. Those
You are invited to join us for a conversation on our 2025 theme "My Spiritual Journey" Guest Speakers Barbara Novak and Denise Harris Barbara is a Holistic Life Coach, who migrated to Australia in 1973 and has since moved 39 times, often renovating homes on the way. Her varied work experience
This two-hour session for Boards and Trustees includes identifying the roles and responsibilities in safeguarding based on legal and canonical requirements, and strengthening organisational policies as part of a safeguarding framework.
Celebrating the 30th year of Spirituality in the Pub (SIP) Annual Theme: Conscience Professor Lyria Bennett-Moses; Professor Tanveer Zia share their thoughts on Artificial Intelligence Moderator for the evening will be Susan Eichorn An initiative of Catalyst for Renewal
Jubilee Year Events - Faculty of Health Sciences To be a sign of hope for the sick, the Church is celebrating the Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers on 5-6 April, 2025. As part of this worldwide celebration, and as the largest formator of healthcare workers in Australia, Australian Catholic University
Five day taste of the Aussie Camino Min. 4 Max. 8 Walkers plus leader 5 nights/4 days walking Fitness - Moderate, this country is relatively flat however long days of road walking can be tough on feet. Taste of the Aussie Camino - Mary Mackillop Pilgrimage Bunganditj/Boandik Country Explore the diverse
