Association of Ministerial PJP's

Hope and Leadership: Igniting relationships and building alliances.
2025-04-05 - 2025-04-06 | ACU Rome Campus
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 (ACU) is hosting a professional development workshop at its Campus Di Roma. The program is designed for leaders in the Catholic health and aged care sectors across Australia and will bring together thought leaders in these sectors to focus attention on some of the emerging challenges and opportunities facing health and aged care in Australia. The theme of the workshop is: Hope and Leadership: Igniting relationships and building alliances. For more information contact buys@acu.edu.au

Limestone Coast Aussie Camino
2025-04-06 | Penola, Australia
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 landscape and history of South Australia’s Limestone Coast; from the seaside town of Port MacDonnell, to picturesque Penola via the quaint town of Kalangadoo on this taste of the Aussie Camino.
Whilst traversing this rich limestone landscape you’ll see volcanos, sinkholes, wetlands, thriving farmland, pine and native forests. You will walk on back country roads, alongside paddocks and sections of bitumen as we head to Penola over four days.
Become a modern day pilgrim as we walk and discover the extraordinary work of May MacKillop, Australia’s only saint, and Father Tenison Woods. Mary travelled extensively across Australia and beyond, our walk begins at Port MacDonnell where Mary boarded a boat in 1867 to continue on her journey to sainthood.
On the final day you will visit the Mary MacKillop Interpretative Centre to receive your Compostela and glean more of an insight into Mary and her mentor Father Tenison Woods.
Itinerary 2025
Port MacDonnell to Penola, South Australia
Duration 5 nights and 4 full days, accommodation will be a mix of own room and a couple of nights where you may have to share, twin share available, in historic hotels/cottages, with shared bathroom facilities.
Carry day pack only.
Inclusions
· Locally owned and operated
· Aussie Camino pilgrim’s passport, shell, guide book and Compostela
· 5 nights single and twin share accommodation
· Car parking in Penola
· Private transfer Penola to Port MacDonnell
· 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches
· 1 Dinner
· Luggage transfer to hotels
· Entry to Mary MacKillop Interpretative Centre

NCEA 2025 Convention 2025 (USA) Be the Light
2025-04-22 - 2025-04-24 | Orange County Convention centre Orlando USA, United States
April 22 – 24, 2025 • Orlando, FL
Orange County Convention Center
NCEA 2025 is one of the largest private-education association gatherings in the nation, held in fellowship with the Diocese of Orlando. NCEA invites you to this one-of-a-kind event that brings together Catholic and other religious educators from across the U.S., Canada and other countries to exchange ideas and debut cutting-edge research and technologies related to education.

Australian Ignatian Trail
2025-04-22 16:00 - 2025-04-28 10:00, 2025-04-29 - 2025-05-07 (Australia/Sydney) | Sevenhill Retreat Centre, College Rd, Sevenhill, South Australia, Australia
Pilgrimages along the Australian Ignatian Trail in the footsteps of the first Jesuits in Australia

This ‘camino’ experience provides an opportunity for encountering Ignatian Spiritualty, discerning, and listening to God’s presence in Nature. Step aside from everyday life, walk, reflect, experience nature day after day, time in silence, conversation and listening to God’s presence.
As a small group of pilgrims, you will walk part of the route in South Australia taken by the first Jesuits who arrived in 1848. This Australian Ignatian Trail pilgrimages journey through townships such as Kapunda, Tarlee, Riverton, and Auburn, and finish at Sevenhill where the Jesuits established the first vineyard of Clare Valley in 1851.
A moderate level of walking fitness and overall good health is essential. Each day the walking includes undulating terrain on quiet, dirt roads and established trails of between 15km and 22km each day for four days for the short pilgrimage and seven days for the long pilgrimage.
The group will be supported by two Australian Ignatian Trail leaders from JISA’s Being with God in Nature ministry: Iain Radvan SJ, Geraldine Naismith, Jan Fitzpatrick, Michael Bertie, and Michael Anderson.

WHEN:
4 walking days / 6 nights from Tuesday late afternoon 22 April to Monday morning 28 April
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 24 January 2025
7 walking days / 9 nights from Tuesday late afternoon 29 April to Wednesday morning 7 May
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 31 January 2025
4 walking days / 6 nights from Sunday late afternoon 14 September to Saturday morning 20 September
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 13 June 2025
4 walking days / 6 nights from Tuesday late afternoon 14 October to Monday morning 20 October
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 18 July 2025

The ACU Summit of Hope through Education, Research and Service 2025
2025-05-01 | ACU Melbourne, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
FEA Partnerships is holding a major education event in collaboration with our Catholic education partners: “The ACU Summit of Hope through Education, Research and Service 2025” will be held on 20 Nov 2025 (ACU Melbourne), with 4 separate events leading into the Summit (online). The first two events will be 1 May and 3 July.
The Summit will bring together Catholic education organisations from around Australia to discuss key issues affecting Catholic education in the 21st century. The summit will cover a broad range of themes related to the ACU Mission including teacher pipeline, curriculum delivery, middle leadership, mission, service, wellbeing and professional development, with a focus on co-design and collaboration to address challenges in the sector. The audience will include Catholic education Dioceses as well as Catholic school leaders and teachers.

Eremos - Intensive Journal: Life Context (Part 1) Weekend Workshop
2025-05-03 10:00 - 2025-05-04 17:30 | Online
Online Life Context Workshop (Part 1)
Often we desire to live more authentically and to feel more connected to our ‘soul’ or ‘spirit’. This workshop introduces the Intensive Journal® process developed by Ira Progoff which is a practical tool to explore our inner stirrings and become more grounded in our own life. No prior experience with journal writing is needed.
What would you like your life to be?
The Intensive Journal method developed by Ira Progoff combines keeping a journal, with a structured format that enables you to get to know the inner core of your life on an ever-deeper level. It empowers you to gain a fuller perspective of your life and unlock hidden creative potential.
The Intensive Journal® Program can help you to:

Gain greater self-awareness and self-confidence
Work out career directions and major decisions
Live more authentically, connected to your deepest values and aspirations
Develop skills and practices to reflect on all aspects of your life

No previous journal writing experience is required to participate in this workshop.
Workshop materials will be posted to new participants prior to the workshop.
Read more about Intensive Journal Workshops
Registration Fees:
$180 or $160 for Eremos members. $20 additional fee for International participants to cover additional postage. International Registrations close 24 April.
Additional discounts available:

Early bird discount of $20 off all bookings made by 10 April.
Repeat participant discount of $20 for people who have attended this workshop before.
Participants who have attended an Introducing the Intensive Journal method session receive a $20 discount.

Workshop materials will be posted to new participants ahead of the workshop, so early registration is essential.
Registrations close 29 April for new participants. International Registrations close 24 April.
New participants registering after the 29 April may not receive the workshop materials prior to the workshop, but contact Kate to discuss options at katescholl@eremos.org.au
Please note that if you are repeating the workshop and have the Intensive Journal workbook, registration after this date is possible. If bookings have closed, contact Kate at katescholl@eremos.org.au
For more information:
Intensive Journal Facebook page
Read more about Intensive Journal Workshops

In conversation with Archbishop Patrick O’Regan DD
2025-05-04 13:30 - 15:00 | The Crypt, 20 Grosvenor St, Sydney, NSW
Topic: “My Synodal Experiences in Rome and Adelaide“

Olive Tree Travel Catholic Pilgrimages 2025
2025-05-06 - 2025-05-16
A Spiritual Renewal
We cater to Eastern Catholics and Roman Catholics, and you will be led at all times by local guides whose knowledge and experience will enrich your mind and your spirit.
This will be a time of deep learning and reverence, but also a time to reflect and to pause in God’s wonder. A Catholic Tour is an opportunity to walk the path of Jesus, to walk in the footsteps of the Apostles and to truly see the Bible come to life.
Travel in a safe, secure and comfortable environment that nurtures your spirit and deepens your relationship with God.
Find out more about which Catholic Pilgrimage Tour would best suit you.

Safeguarding Risk Management Workshop
2025-05-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
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 religious organisations
create a safeguarding risk management plan, including identifying risks and the possible consequences and likelihood of each risk
understand how to prepare safeguarding risk mitigation strategies relevant to their religious entity.

Duration
This workshop is 2 hours.
Learners will receive a copy of the slides after the session. Numbers are restricted to ensure effective group discussions and interaction.
When
This workshop will be offered 4 times throughout 2025 – please choose the one session that best suits you.
10 March 3pm to 5pm AEDT
6 May 1pm to 3pm AEST
20 August 1pm to 3pm AEST
14 November 2pm to 4pm AEDT
Cost $150
*ACSL Subscriber discount applies – 25% discount.

Conscience: a modern context
2025-05-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
Celebrating the 30th year of Spirituality in the Pub (SIP)
Annual Theme: Conscience
Geraldine Doogue AO; Michael Whelan sm share their thoughts on Conscience: a modern context
Moderator for the evening will be Susan Eichorn
An initiative of Catalyst for Renewal

BBI The Australian Institute of Theological Education - Ethical Foundations: Human Dignity
2025-05-12 16:00 | Online
Human dignity is at the heart of all ethical and moral reasoning. What do we mean by human dignity? Why is it so important, that without it, we cannot properly act toward others, develop economic systems or know what is good or bad care of another human being
Session 1: Monday 12 May 2025

Session 2: Monday 19 May 2025
4:00PM [AEST] or 4:00PM [WAST]/6:00PM [AEST]

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

For group bookings please contact Gerard Moore: gmoore@bbi.catholic.edu.au

MARIAN LECTURE: Pilgrims of Hope - Look Beyond
2025-05-13 18:00 - 2025-05-14 19:00 | Online
Award winning journalist, author, moral philosopher, thinker, film maker and communicator Stan Grant will challenge us in a dynamic presentation, offering a pathway for humanity which inspires hope for all in a fracturing world.
Stan Grant is a Wiradjuri, Kamilaroi and Dharrawal man who has blazed a trail for First Nations journalists in a four-decade career reporting from more than 80 countries. Stan is a three-time winner of Australia’s highest journalism honour the Walkley Award, four-time winner of the prestigious Asia TV awards, twice winner of the US Peabody Award, and a recipient of the Columbia University DuPont award (the broadcast equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize). As a writer he has published several books and is currently working on his first novel. He holds a Doctor of Letters from the University of New South Wales, and in 2024 was awarded the Doctor of Theology degree from Charles Sturt University. He continues to write for national and international news publications.
Date: 13 May 2025 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm (AEST)
Venue: Online and open to the public at Southern Cross Catholic College, Burwood, Sydney
Contact: Mark O’Farrell | mark.ofarrell@marists.org.au

Role of Social Media and Digital Publishing in the New Evanglisation
2025-05-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Online via Zoom
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
5-6pm (NZ time) via Zoom
Speaker: Rebecca Taylor-Hunt (Director, Catholic Enquiry Centre)
This series of online webinars features graduates and senior students from CTC. These thought-provoking sessions will explore faith, leadership, and contemporary challenges in ministry, and inspire us to be pilgrims of hope.
General Information:
Each session is unique so you can come for one that may interest you or come to all the live sessions.
Fee is $20 per webinar or $100 for all 6 webinars.
All live sessions are done on Zoom online platform and will be recorded so you won’t miss out. The link to join will be sent to your registered email address once payment is made.
To register, click HERE.

Tony Alonso - Evening Lecture
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Cathedral of St Stephen, Hanly Room: 249 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
“Eucharist: The Place of Encounter with Christ”
In recent years Pope Francis has emphasised the Eucharist as a privileged site of encounter with the Risen Lord. This workshop explores the history and theology of the Eucharist to imagine ways of deepening Eucharistic practice in our communities and our lives in response to this urgent invitation.
Tony Alonso PhD is one of the foremost contemporary Catholic liturgical composers and a noted theologian whose work responds to the diverse realities of contemporary culture. Many of his 200+ compositions and arrangements appear in compilations and
hymnals throughout the world.
Tony has authored numerous journal articles and his book, Commodified Communion: Eucharist, Consumer Culture, and the Practice of Everyday Life was awarded the 2021 Hispanic Theological Initiative Book Prize.
Tony holds a BMus in choral conducting, an MA in theology, and a PhD in religion from Emory University. He is Director of Catholic Studies and Assistant Professor of Theology and Culture at Candler School of Theology at Emory University (Atlanta, USA).

Liturgical Music Masterclass for Teachers and Students
2025-05-16 09:00 - 15:00 | St Laurence’s College Chapel, 82 Stephens Road,, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
Full day Workshop for Teachers and Students
Join students and staff from Catholic schools and colleges to be introduced to new liturgical music and experience music leadership from one of the leading Catholic liturgical music composers in the English and Spanish-speaking world. Learn about hymn choice, vocal and musical leadership, integration of soloists and choirs into strong assembly-focused hymn singing. The masterclass is for APREs, religion teachers, music teachers, campus ministers and secondary school cantors and students involved in liturgical choirs and bands. Cost includes morning tea and lunch.
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$65 – staff ticket https://shop.liturgybrisbane.net.au/collections/workshops/products/tony-alonso-workshop-for-teachers-and-students-16-may-2025
$50 – student ticket https://shop.liturgybrisbane.net.au/collections/workshops/products/tony-alonso-workshop-16-may-2025-student-ticket

I Will Lift Up My Eyes: Tony Alonso in Concert
2025-05-16 18:30 - 20:30 | St Laurence’s College Chapel, 82 Stephens Road,, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
Join us for an inspirational and uplifting concert from this acclaimed performer and recording artist as Tony Alonso shares his own inspirational pieces and breathes new life into some Catholic classics. Tony will be supported by the St Laurence’s College “Brotherhood” choir and Worship Band along with a Massed Choir of local parish music ministers.
​$20 – individual ticket

Workshop for Parish Music Ministers
2025-05-17 09:00 - 12:30 | Holy Spirit Seminary Banyo, Xaviour Hall: 487 Earnshaw Rd,, Banyo, QLD, 4014
​The Vocation of the Music Minister
Join composer and scholar Tony Alonso for a morning of reflection for music ministers centred on the animating principles of shared ministry. This session will explore both challenges and opportunities for music ministers seeking to move toward a deeper and more authentic engagement of the assembly in the Church’s sung prayer. You will come away nourished body, mind, and spirit!
​$18 individual ticket
​$15 if booking in a group of 5 or more

Catholic Mission El Camino
2025-05-18 - 2025-06-06 | Spain
Walk “the Way” in the true spirit of ancient Christian pilgrimage!
For over a thousand years pilgrims have walked the Camino Francés – the French Way – to the tomb of the Apostle, Santiago – St James. The beauty and power of Catholic Mission’s pilgrimage lies within the graced experience of walking, a pilgrimage to the sacred inner regions of the heart.
Our focus is on the way we travel, entering into a comfortable, contemplative rhythm of daily walking, appreciating simple hospitality in accommodation and food. A Camino in the companionship of a small group, balanced with times for silence and personal reflection, and the camaraderie of strangers as fellow travellers.
In León we are sent on our pilgrimage by the Benedictine Nuns with the traditional pilgrim blessing. Over 16 days we walk approx. 300 klms. through some of the most beautiful parts of Spain, traversing ancient cities and villages, lush forests and vineyards, along a route marked by silence, stone crosses, cathedrals and churches, history and legends, and arrive in Santiago de Compostela in time for the traditional pilgrim Mass at noon.
Regardless of the motive for which one sets out on the Camino to Santiago de Compostela, the journey itself becomes a spiritual adventure, drawing believers and seekers into a deeper experience. As one of our past pilgrims said: “These days on the Camino revealed me to myself in a way nothing else had.”

Mission: One Heart Many Voices Conference 2025
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-21 | SMC Conference and Funcition Centre, Sydney, 66 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, United Kingdom
Choosing Hope. Trust Yourself to its Leading.
Welcome to the seventh biennial Mission: one heart many voices conference.

Association of Catholic School Principals NSW Conference 2025
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-23 | Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, 430 Wine Country Drive, Cessnock, NSW, 2325
The Association of Catholic School Principals (ACSP) in NSW exists to promote Catholic Education through the strong voice of catholic school principals.

Join us for the ACSP Conference at Rydges Resort, Hunter Valley!
We are thrilled to announce that our next conference will take place at the beautiful Rydges Resort in Hunter Valley, located at 430 Wine Country Drive, Cessnock. Mark your calendars for May 21 – 23, 2025 with on site registration commencing on the afternoon of May 20, 2025.
This year’s conference promises to be an exceptional professional learning experience for Principals, with an inspiring theme: Living Waters: Leading with Hope, Inspiring Faith Communities.
As we continue to shape an exciting program, we’ll keep you updated with all the details.
Registrations are now open!
We look forward to welcoming you to what is sure to be an enriching and memorable event in 2025!

Safeguarding Adults at Risk
2025-05-22 | Online
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 issue of transient risk and its importance.
Identify situations which could lead to adults becoming at risk.
Describe safeguarding considerations for adults at risk.

Duration
This workshop is 2 hours.
Learners will receive a copy of the slides after the session. Numbers are restricted to ensure effective group discussions and interaction.
When
This workshop will be offered 4 times throughout 2025 – please choose the one session that best suits you.
20 February 3pm to 5pm AEDT
22 May 1pm to 3pm AEST
26 August 1pm to 3pm AEST
17 November 4pm to 6pm AEDT
Cost $150
*ACSL Subscriber discount applies – 25% discount.
Subscribers – please update your user profile to reflect your organisation and the discount will be applied automatically. If you need assistance please contact learning@acsltd.org.au.

Idol Talk? In the Image of a Disabled God
2025-05-22 - 2025-05-23 | ACU Melbourne, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
The theoretical understanding of Disability.
The practical response of the Church and society at large.
The prophetic role of the Church
More information to come.

Safeguarding Adults at Risk - ACSL Workshop
2025-05-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Online

BBI The Australian Institute of Theological Education - The Sacraments: Baptism and Confirmation
2025-05-26 16:00 | Online
Here we explore the implications of Baptism as the centre piece of Christian belonging. We relate this to the ritual itself, the key symbols. As well, we discuss its intimate connection to Confirmation, and how this helps us to understand and celebrate that sacrament

Session 1: Monday 26 May 2025
Session 2: Monday 2 June 2025
4:00PM [AEST] or 4:00PM [WAST]/6:00PM [AEST]

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
For group bookings please contact Gerard Moore: gmoore@bbi.catholic.edu.au

SACPPA Conference 2025
2025-05-28 - 2025-05-30
South Australian Catholic Primary Principals Association (SACPPA
2025 SACPPA Conference
28 – 30 May 2025
For registration details contact:
executiveofficer@sacppa.com.au

BBI The Australian Institute of Theological Education - Biblical Explorations: Moses and the Exodus
2025-05-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
The exodus was one of the fundamental events that came to define God’s people. It’s not much of an exaggeration to say that the rest of the Bible was written as a reaction to God’s decision to rescue Israel from Egypt in the exodus. Understanding the exodus helps unlock the whole Bible. Even the gospels draw on the exodus. In this subject, we’ll raise some of the key questions about the exodus and think about the different ways that people have interpreted the book of Exodus. We’ll also think about what the book of Exodus means in a Christian context and how the gospel writers used Exodus ideas to make sense of Jesus’ life.
Session 1: Thursday 29 May 2025

Session 2: Thursday 5 June 2025
4:00PM [AEST] or 4:00PM [WAST]/6:00PM [AEST]

BI-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.

For group bookings please contact Gerard Moore: gmoore@bbi.catholic.edu.au

Catholic Mission School Immersions
2025-06-01 - 2025-06-10
A Catholic Mission Immersion gives a small group of students or adults unparalleled opportunities to move beyond being merely tourists through the long-standing partnerships that Catholic Mission has built with Indigenous communities within Australia and communities around the world.
The purpose of an immersion is to allow participants to experience life, faith and justice from a new perspective and to inspire them to live a personal sense of their own Catholic “mission” when they return home.
A Catholic Mission Immersion is an educational program designed to provide students the experience of immersing themselves for 8-10 days in a local community and culture, to gain an understanding and appreciation of cultures different from their own, viewed from a faith perspective. The students will spend time ‘being with’ the local people in their daily routines.
