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
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.
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
Many people—including those who do not go to Mass—would welcome an opportunity to pray with others; they just need someone to invite them! If you would like to invite others to pray with you, but would benefit from some guidance or ideas or encouragement, join one of our online workshops.
5th Annual Theology and Jurisprudence Symposium THEME: This annual symposium focuses on the relationship between theology and jurisprudence. Jurisprudence typically purports to provide a non-theistic account of ‘law’. However, foundational to many theories of law is some kind of theology. Natural law, of course, is deeply influenced by its theological articulation
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
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,
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. Rev Dr
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
One of the most striking examples of Jesus’ teaching is the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew’s gospel. The Beatitudes are the foundation on which that sermon is built. They are also one of the most beautiful statements of Christian ethics. Yet at the same time, they are also some
Our Q&A sessions provide professional learning opportunities for teachers in subscribing schools. Join us for a session via Zoom to explore ways to bring religious education and faith formation to life in your school. Australian Catholics Professional Learning Sessions are for religious education practitioners to deepen their knowledge about key topics
February 21, 2025 7 AM AEDST | 9 AM NZ Evangelization can feel daunting, especially when you're navigating the challenges of parish life without clear roadmaps or a perfect example to follow. But what if that’s exactly where the growth is? What if, despite the mess, you can lead your
In March 2020, Pope Francis announced that the theme for the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops would be “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission”. He invited the entire Church to reflect on this theme that he saw as decisive for its life and mission:
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 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
