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
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.
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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;
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.
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
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
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
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
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
