Association of Ministerial PJP's

2025 Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi
2025-09-23 - 2025-10-04 | Rome
Highlights
Rome, Basilica of St. John Lateran & the Holy Stairs, St. Paul Outside the Walls, Catacombs, Papal Blessing in Saint Peter’s Square, Assisi & Basilica of Saint Francis, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica & Holy Door, St. Mary Major Basilica, Papal Audience

Day 2 – 9
St. Martin Rome, Rome

Day 10 – 11
Leonardo Royal Venice Mestre , Mestre

Safeguarding for Boards and Trustees
2025-10-09 | Online
This two-hour session for Boards and Trustees includes identifying the roles and responsibilities in safeguarding based on legal and canonical requirements, and strengthening organisational policies as part of a safeguarding framework.

Australian Ignatian Trail
2025-04-29 - 2025-05-07 | Sevenhill Retreat Centre, College Rd, Sevenhill, South Australia, Australia
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 listening to God’s presence.
As a small group of pilgrims, you will walk part of the route in South Australia taken by the first Jesuits who arrived in 1848. This Australian Ignatian Trail pilgrimages journey through townships such as Kapunda, Tarlee, Riverton, and Auburn, and finish at Sevenhill where the Jesuits established the first vineyard of Clare Valley in 1851.
A moderate level of walking fitness and overall good health is essential. Each day the walking includes undulating terrain on quiet, dirt roads and established trails of between 15km and 22km each day for four days for the short pilgrimage and seven days for the long pilgrimage.
The group will be supported by two Australian Ignatian Trail leaders from JISA’s Being with God in Nature ministry: Iain Radvan SJ, Geraldine Naismith, Jan Fitzpatrick, Michael Bertie, and Michael Anderson.

WHEN:
4 walking days / 6 nights from Tuesday late afternoon 22 April to Monday morning 28 April
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 24 January 2025
7 walking days / 9 nights from Tuesday late afternoon 29 April to Wednesday morning 7 May
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 31 January 2025
4 walking days / 6 nights from Sunday late afternoon 14 September to Saturday morning 20 September
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 13 June 2025
4 walking days / 6 nights from Tuesday late afternoon 14 October to Monday morning 20 October
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 18 July 2025

Safeguarding for Leaders and Leadership Teams
2025-10-20 | Online
This session has been designed for those with leadership responsibilities in Catholic organisations including bishops and congregational leaders of religious institutes. This training has been written to meet the requirements of NCSS Standard 5.3.2
It is held in two sessions around six weeks apart.

Safeguarding Risk Management Workshop
2025-11-14 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
This interactive workshop allows learners to explore safeguarding risk management and identify the essential tools, considerations and steps within such processes.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this module participants will be able to:

identify the importance of risk management as a component of safeguarding
identify and describe common safeguarding risks within religious organisations
create a safeguarding risk management plan, including identifying risks and the possible consequences and likelihood of each risk
understand how to prepare safeguarding risk mitigation strategies relevant to their religious entity.

Duration
This workshop is 2 hours.
Learners will receive a copy of the slides after the session. Numbers are restricted to ensure effective group discussions and interaction.
When
This workshop will be offered 4 times throughout 2025 – please choose the one session that best suits you.
10 March 3pm to 5pm AEDT
6 May 1pm to 3pm AEST
20 August 1pm to 3pm AEST
14 November 2pm to 4pm AEDT
Cost $150
*ACSL Subscriber discount applies – 25% discount.

Safeguarding Adults at Risk
2025-11-17 | Online
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 at risk.

Safeguarding Adults at Risk - ACSL Workshop
2025-11-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
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 issue of transient risk and its importance.
Identify situations which could lead to adults becoming at risk.
Describe safeguarding considerations for adults at risk.

Duration
This workshop is 2 hours.
Learners will receive a copy of the slides after the session. Numbers are restricted to ensure effective group discussions and interaction.
When
This workshop will be offered 4 times throughout 2025 – please choose the one session that best suits you.
20 February 3pm to 5pm AEDT
22 May 1pm to 3pm AEST
26 August 1pm to 3pm AEST
17 November 4pm to 6pm AEDT
Cost $150
*ACSL Subscriber discount applies – 25% discount.
Subscribers – please update your user profile to reflect your organisation and the discount will be applied automatically. If you need assistance please contact learning@acsltd.org.au.

CDF Catholic Connect 2025
2025-12-04 15:30 - 17:30 | Melbourne TBA, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Uniting Mission, Service, and Community
At CDF, we believe that collaboration is key to creating positive change. Our Catholic Connect workshops are a platform for bringing Catholic organisations across Melbourne and regional Victoria together to share ideas, build networks, and work toward a shared mission of service.
In 2024, over 280 participants from more than 30 Catholic organisations joined forces to foster meaningful connections and spark impactful conversations. The year’s final workshop was a testament to the strength and vibrancy of this growing network, united in its dedication to making a difference in the communities we serve.
We invite organisations across the not-for-profit, social service, health, aged care, education, and faith-based sectors to join us in 2025 as we continue this journey of working together to achieve more.
Topics for exploration in 2025 will include:

AI and future tech
Risk mitigation and governance
Data and digital security
Fundraising and advocacy
Faith and formation

Register for the 2025 Catholic Connect series https://www.catholicdevelopmentfund.org.au/catholic-connect

AMPJP AGM, Dinner and Forum 2026
2026-08-23 15:00 - 2026-08-24 15:30
This is a meeting open to all Canonical Stewards and Executive Officers of Ministerial Public Juridic Persons.
It will provide formation, updates on current issues and an opportunity for canonical stewards to share their experiences.
Attendance is by invitation.
This event in 2026 is being held in conjunction with the Catholic Health Australia Conference.
This event marker is to notify other organisations so they can plan their events without the likelihood of a clash.
