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
Student Spiritual Life Survey: Understand the spiritual beliefs, attitudes and practices of students and the impact of school activities on their faith. The online information session is an opportunity to hear about the Student Spiritual Life Survey, view sample reports and understand how it might empower faith-based schools to fulfil their mission. Attend
A professional, faith-focused writers’ conference “attended” in the convenience of your own home! This affordably priced, online conference eliminates the need for costly travel, without sacrificing professionalism. Not only will you receive excellent instruction from some of the top Catholic names in the field today, but you’ll also have the
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
We are delighted to be co-hosting Fr Hans Zollner SJ for his Australia and New Zealand speaking tour in February 2025. Click here to register for each event https://www.acsltd.org.au/fr-hans-zollner-speaking-tour-february-2025/
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
Effective and enduring ministry requires sound theological knowledge coupled with the dynamic and life changing encounter with the living God. The Areté Centre brings together these two realities to aspire pastoral and ministry leaders to excellence in servant leadership, to live up to their God-given potential and to grow in
The Beginning of the Third Millennium Conference Series The Theology at the Beginning of the Third Millennium conference series began as a result of an informal chat between three academics, one from The University of Notre Dame Australia, another from the Catholic Institute of Sydney, and the third from Campion
Retreat Day A DAY TO SLOW DOWN, REFLECT & REFRESH Saturday 8 February 10.00am to 4.00pm St Joseph’s Baulkham Hills, 33 Barina Downs Road, Norwest Led by Bethany South and Jenn Pearson As the slower and spacious days of summer are replaced by the new year with its commitments and
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
For our first ACI webinar of 2025, ACI welcomes Sr Angela Carroll sosj and Paul Lentern, who will remember their meetings with liberation theology pioneer and long-time YCS chaplain, Fr Gustavo Gutierrez op. Born in Peru in 1928, Fr Gustavo died on 22 October 2024 at the age of 96.
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
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
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.
Many people—including those who do not go to Mass—would welcome an opportunity to pray with others; they just need someone to invite them! If you would like to invite others to pray with you, but would benefit from some guidance or ideas or encouragement, join one of our online workshops.
BBI-TAITE continues to offer a range of adult faith online programs requested by teachers and school offices. Initially designed as After school sessions as you can see from the offering times in the schedule, these are also available at times more suited to your group, parish and workplace. Rev Dr
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
One of the most striking examples of Jesus’ teaching is the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew’s gospel. The Beatitudes are the foundation on which that sermon is built. They are also one of the most beautiful statements of Christian ethics. Yet at the same time, they are also some
Our Q&A sessions provide professional learning opportunities for teachers in subscribing schools. Join us for a session via Zoom to explore ways to bring religious education and faith formation to life in your school. Australian Catholics Professional Learning Sessions are for religious education practitioners to deepen their knowledge about key topics
This two-hour interactive workshop allows learners to explore the term 'adult at risk' and identify the essential safeguarding principles related to individuals within this category. The workshop will cover defining the term 'adult at risk', identifying risk factors, describing the issue of transient risk and exploring safeguarding considerations for adults
This interactive workshop allows learners to explore the term "adult at risk" and identify the essential safeguarding principles related to individuals within this category. Learning Outcomes By completing this workshop participants will be able to: Define the term "adult at risk". Identify risk factors for adults at risk. Describe the
Strengthening our Parishes in Hope in the 2025 Jubilee and beyond. Our Holy Father has proclaimed the 2025 Jubilee as ‘a moment of genuine, personal encounter with the Lord Jesus, the “door” of our salvation and ‘our hope’ ‘. Join us online for an evening workshop in which we will consider practical
February 21, 2025 7 AM AEDST | 9 AM NZ Evangelization can feel daunting, especially when you're navigating the challenges of parish life without clear roadmaps or a perfect example to follow. But what if that’s exactly where the growth is? What if, despite the mess, you can lead your
In March 2020, Pope Francis announced that the theme for the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops would be “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission”. He invited the entire Church to reflect on this theme that he saw as decisive for its life and mission:
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,
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
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