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
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
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,
Pilgrimages along the Australian Ignatian Trail in the footsteps of the first Jesuits in Australia This ‘camino’ experience provides an opportunity for encountering Ignatian Spiritualty, discerning, and listening to God’s presence in Nature. Step aside from everyday life, walk, reflect, experience nature day after day, time in silence, conversation and
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
Pilgrimages along the Australian Ignatian Trail in the footsteps of the first Jesuits in Australia This ‘camino’ experience provides an opportunity for encountering Ignatian Spiritualty, discerning, and listening to God’s presence in Nature. Step aside from everyday life, walk, reflect, experience nature day after day, time in silence, conversation and
FEA Partnerships is holding a major education event in collaboration with our Catholic education partners: “The ACU Summit of Hope through Education, Research and Service 2025” will be held on 20 Nov 2025 (ACU Melbourne), with 4 separate events leading into the Summit (online). The first two events will be 1
A Spiritual Renewal We cater to Eastern Catholics and Roman Catholics, and you will be led at all times by local guides whose knowledge and experience will enrich your mind and your spirit. This will be a time of deep learning and reverence, but also a time to reflect and
Human dignity is at the heart of all ethical and moral reasoning. What do we mean by human dignity? Why is it so important, that without it, we cannot properly act toward others, develop economic systems or know what is good or bad care of another human being Session 1:
Award winning journalist, author, moral philosopher, thinker, film maker and communicator Stan Grant will challenge us in a dynamic presentation, offering a pathway for humanity which inspires hope for all in a fracturing world. Stan Grant is a Wiradjuri, Kamilaroi and Dharrawal man who has blazed a trail for First
This two-hour interactive workshop allows learners to explore the term 'adult at risk' and identify the essential safeguarding principles related to individuals within this category. The workshop will cover defining the term 'adult at risk', identifying risk factors, describing the issue of transient risk and exploring safeguarding considerations for adults
Wednesday, 14 May 2025 5-6pm (NZ time) via Zoom Speaker: Rebecca Taylor-Hunt (Director, Catholic Enquiry Centre) This series of online webinars features graduates and senior students from CTC. These thought-provoking sessions will explore faith, leadership, and contemporary challenges in ministry, and inspire us to be pilgrims of hope. General Information: Each session is unique so
“Eucharist: The Place of Encounter with Christ” In recent years Pope Francis has emphasised the Eucharist as a privileged site of encounter with the Risen Lord. This workshop explores the history and theology of the Eucharist to imagine ways of deepening Eucharistic practice in our communities and our
Full day Workshop for Teachers and Students Join students and staff from Catholic schools and colleges to be introduced to new liturgical music and experience music leadership from one of the leading Catholic liturgical music composers in the English and Spanish-speaking world. Learn about hymn choice, vocal and musical leadership,
The Vocation of the Music Minister Join composer and scholar Tony Alonso for a morning of reflection for music ministers centred on the animating principles of shared ministry. This session will explore both challenges and opportunities for music ministers seeking to move toward a deeper and more authentic engagement of
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
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
Choosing Hope. Trust Yourself to its Leading. Welcome to the seventh biennial Mission: one heart many voices conference.
This interactive workshop allows learners to explore the term "adult at risk" and identify the essential safeguarding principles related to individuals within this category. Learning Outcomes By completing this workshop participants will be able to: Define the term "adult at risk". Identify risk factors for adults at risk. Describe the
Interfaith Dialogue - Paths to Dialogue in our Age Dates: Monday 26 - Thursday 29 May 2014 Location: Australian Catholic University, Melbourne Campus - 115 Victoria Parade Fitzroy Victoria In our age, when day by day humanity is being drawn closer together, and the ties between different peoples are becoming stronger, the
Here we explore the implications of Baptism as the centre piece of Christian belonging. We relate this to the ritual itself, the key symbols. As well, we discuss its intimate connection to Confirmation, and how this helps us to understand and celebrate that sacrament Session 1: Monday 26 May 2025
The exodus was one of the fundamental events that came to define God’s people. It’s not much of an exaggeration to say that the rest of the Bible was written as a reaction to God’s decision to rescue Israel from Egypt in the exodus. Understanding the exodus helps unlock the
ACU Rome Campus The Makarios conference aims to convene scholars from theology, philosophy, history, and the social sciences to explore the past, present, and future of Christianity's complex engagement with character and virtue as it relates to human flourishing.The conference is a joint undertaking of the Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry at Australian
A Catholic Mission Immersion gives a small group of students or adults unparalleled opportunities to move beyond being merely tourists through the long-standing partnerships that Catholic Mission has built with Indigenous communities within Australia and communities around the world. The purpose of an immersion is to allow participants to experience
