The word aggiornamento is Italian for "updating" and came to prominence as one of the aims for the Church of the Second Vatican Council. The Aggiornamento Series consists of 2-3-hour, individual, online modules that can be offered in bespoke combinations as short courses. The modules can be undertaken either as
“Let us set out again with burning hearts, with our eyes open and our feet in motion…” Catholic Mission invites you to take up this call of Pope Francis by offering an immersion for adults who are interested in learning more about our projects in Cambodia, and who seek to
This year, ACI is pleased to announce that the Cardijn Lecture for 2024 will be delivered by Dr Patricia Jones. Her subject will be: “Patrick Keegan, first lay auditor to address Vatican II.” Looking back over the 60 years since Keegan delivered his address to the Council on 13 October
Applications for the Mercy Integral Ecology Fellowship Program 2025-26 are now open for emerging leaders in Integral Ecology awareness and animation who have a desire to be part of the ongoing enhancement and development of reflective action for Gospel justice in response to the cries of Earth and of those
Dear Catholic Organisations, We warmly invite you to the final Catholic Connect event of 2024, a special gathering to celebrate the networks, connections, and valuable learnings from our year together. Throughout 2024, we have had more than 180 guests join us at Catholic Connect, representing 30 organisations, a testament to your
You are invited to a transformative event, Beyond Tradition: Envisioning the Role of the Catholic Church in a Changing World. In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, the Catholic Church faces both the challenge and opportunity of rethinking its mission—balancing tradition with the call for greater inclusivity and cultural diversity. Join
Catholic Social Services Victoria is hosting a Formation Day for all Formators led by Checking for Understanding It’s often challenging to find formation programs that provide opportunities for mission leaders and others who facilitate group learning to develop their own skills. People come to roles in formation for mission from
As a priest or active parishioner, we know you want to see your parish come alive. But the problem is, without seeing the example of other parishes doing things differently, it's difficult to see what's possible. Does the thought of parish renewal make you feel overwhelmed or doubtful whether you could
Dear members and friends, This year we will have two special guests with us for our ACI AGM, International YCS leader, Roy Ibrahim, who is originally from Lebanon, and Fares Azar, a current leader of the Lebanese YCS. They will share with us the experiences of the Lebanese people in
Friends, For our final ACI webinar this year, Mark Ager and Joe Catania will recall Cardijn’s iconic lecture series, The Young Worker Faces Life, which he delivered 75 years ago in 1949. From 1931 until 1957, Cardijn presented an annual series of lectures to Belgian YCW leaders at a summer
Many dioceses and travel companies have pilgrimages for the Jubilee year. Search for Jubilee pilgrimages online. “Jubilee” is the name given to a particular year; the name comes from the instrument used to mark its launch. In this case, the instrument in question is the yobel, the ram's horn, used
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Sr Serafina Castro Carmelite Retreat Coordinator Sr Serafina Castro is a Carmelite Sister. She made her religious profession in 2000 and has been working as an educator since then in Thailand and Australia. She joined the Mt Carmel Retreat Centre team in August 2019, and attends to the spiritual, sacramental
Sisters of Our Lady of Sion, together with the Council of Christians & Jews (Vic.), are delighted to present In a world torn by violence, dissension, othering and hatred, is there a role for dialogue? In February 2025, the Australian Council of Christians and Jews invites you to a three-day
