Join us in Galong, NSW for the 2024 NATSICC Spirituality and Formation Retreat. Open to all (both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and those that work in Ministry alongside us), the retreat will provide an opportunity to Pray, Heal and Grow in Faith with one another whilst surrounded by
Join us to celebrate the Season of Creation in 2024 at our Catholic Earthcare Convocation! We are called together during this convocation to ‘wonder’, ‘weave’ and ‘heal’ Earth and the whole of creation. Gather online during Day 1 and 2 to engage in keynote presentations, workshops, discussions and spiritual experiences.
Catholic Connect Uniting mission, service and the community Designed to harness collaboration between organisations, CDF hosts a series of events aimed to connect Catholic agencies situated in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Spirituality and Staff Formation: Deepening Alignment and Mission The workshop will investigate various aspects of spirituality and staff formation,
The process is designed to help Christians discern the presence of charisms in their lives. Charisms are special abilities given to all Christians by the Holy Spirit to give them power both to represent Christ and to be a channel of God’s goodness for people. EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE Five
What does ‘becoming a synodal church’ mean in our region of Oceania? Speakers: Manuel Beazley, Vicar for Māori, Diocese of Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand Kelly Paget, Chancellor and Head of Mission, Diocese of Broken Bay, Australia Susan Sela, Director, Pacific Technical and Further Education, University of the South Pacific, Fiji
Join Dr. Greg Bottaro, founder of the CatholicPsych Institute, for an exclusive training event in Canberra, featuring content from the new PREPARED Workshop: www.catholicpsych.com/prepared This event is designed for educators, campus ministers, parish and diocesan staff, parents, and priests, addressing the urgent mental health crisis in our communities. Participants will
Presented by Dr Birute Arendarcikas RSM The evangelical mission of the Byzantine missionaries, Saints Cyril and Methodius, to the Christianisation of the Slavs of Greater Moravia in the ninth century, is relevant today for its innovative approach to evangelisation. Their approach to mission indicates that it is something more than
Cardijn Associates USA and the Australian Cardijn Institute are honoured to host Nate Tinner-Williams, co-founder and editor of the Black Catholic Messenger, for a webinar on "Being a Synodal Missionary Church" to be held on Saturday 28 September, 2024 at 7.30am AEST. Nate will be travelling to Rome to report
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
The Influence of Ancient Philosophy on Christian Thought and Practice Presented by Dr Angus Brooke This short course will explore the influence of Ancient Philosophy on Christian thought and practice, particularly on the development of the liturgy of hours and breviary from early Christianity through to the late medieval period.
Engaging Your Faith (EYF) is a series of short, online presentations that invite participants to reflect on what it means to be people of faith in the contemporary world. Experienced lecturers from Catholic Theological College present on a variety of topics such as Religion and Ethics, Philosophy, Gospel of Luke,
‘In the Footsteps of Mary MacKillop’ is an official Australian National Pilgrimage prepared by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. In 2024, the pilgrimage will be led by a Sister of Saint Joseph and the inaugural Director of the Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre, East Melbourne. Participating in this pilgrimage
Catholic Marriage Covenant and Calling Short course on Catholic Marriage Prof Clare Johnson The ACU centre for Liturgy is offering a short course titled A Faithful Promise: Catholic Marriage – Covenant and Calling. Presented by Prof Clare Johnson, Director of the ACU Centre for Liturgy, this course will explore the
This training program has been designed to address the governance responsibilities for safeguarding. The program will help boards and trustees to: Understand the importance of safeguarding for your organisation, particularly in relation to the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Understand your safeguarding responsibilities as Responsible Persons under ACNC. Identify the roles and
You are cordially invited as a guest of CDF to attend the Melbourne Catholic Professionals Luncheon, featuring a keynote presentation by Sr. Mary Sarah Galbraith OP. Sr Mary is a Dominican Sister of St Cecilia and the local superior of the Dominican Sisters in Bacchus Marsh and is currently the
Are you ready to ignite transformation in your parish but don't know where to start? Join us for our upcoming online event, Transform Your Parish: The Role of Metrics in Renewal. We'll explore how using metrics can provide valuable insights to guide your parish through its renewal journey and help
I'm sure you're all very aware of the human tragedy unfolding in the Middle East, particularly in Gaza, Palestine and more broadly in the whole Middle East. This month we are privileged to welcome Australian international human rights consultant, Chris Sidoti, a member of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry
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 course is aimed at priests, deacons, religious, consecrated, pastoral workers, lay men and women involved in building a synodal Church. Through a series of lectures and group work within an intercultural and interdisciplinary context, the course intends to offer pastoral and theological tools for synodality. The first class will
Presenter: Associate Professor. Jamie Calder SJ MAPS Associate Professor Jamie Calder SJ, Australian Catholic University, works at the intersection of theology and psychology, working with individuals and organisations to enable care for survivors of abuse, and to promote men’s mental health.
