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
Small bites of theological conversation for people with questions 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
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
Too often conscience is associated with a ‘guilty conscience’ but in fact conscience is a whole lot bigger than that and is something which precedes our choosing or doing anything. Forming consciences that can lead us to make good choices is one of the most important tasks for the Church.
Seventh annual gathering of Croatian Catholic men from across Australia who seek to be encouraged and challenged by one another, to become the men God created us to be. Dear Brothers. The time has come for our 7th Annual Croatian Men’s Catholic Conference, a gathering of Croatian Catholic men from
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
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
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
Working in safeguarding involves many complexities and challenges. This day offers an opportunity to reflect on how this important work affects your faith life, spirituality, and view of the Church.
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
