A camino spirit, a two-day pilgrimage walk during the first weekend of Lent 2025 from Heathcote to Bendigo via the historic O’Keefe Rail Trail. Be a pilgrim and walk in peace meditating the steps of Jesus to the cross. Inspired by the notable El Camino de Santiago.
A model for a synodal Church Stepahn Gigarcz recalls the March 1925 meeting between Cardjin and Pope Pius XI, who approved the YCW in what Yves Congar described as a prohetic encounter between periphery and centre. Webinar details Tuesday 11 March 2025, 7.00pm AEDT Register https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GqwAabqISp6Wai_cIFX0Ww
Parish Priests and Administrators, with their Parish Pastoral Councils (PPCs), are invited to an evening of formation on the importance and role of Parish Pastoral Councils. This is a repeat of the 2025 sessions especially for new parish council members as well as parishes and PPC members who missed out.
The Christian spiritual tradition offers us many creative and enriching ways of praying. In these sessions we will look, and have the chance to practice, praying with art, praying with icons, and praying with our lived experience. We will have an eye to our own personal interior nourishment, as well
A lot of work and resources go into the preparation of a Mass. We will work together to create a practical guide to this task. A different guide opens up the many possibilities for preparing a liturgy of the Word and a service of prayer. Session 1: Wednesday 19 March
Wednesday, 26 March 2025 5-6pm (new Zealand time) via Zoom Speaker: Fr Monty Bamford (Christchurch Diocese) Fr. Monty is a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch and is currently an Assistant Priest at the Cathedral Parish and Chaplain to the Te Rangimārie Māori Chaplaincy . He was ordained in
Jubilee Year Events - Faculty of Education & Arts The first FEA Executive Dean seminar of 2025 will spotlight the Arts.“In Focus Executive Dean Presents...Priced Out. Locked Out: Housing and Hope” will be held on 27 March 2025 in Melbourne. The panel discussion will focus on housing affordability and access examined from
Those who are sick and frail need the special help of God's grace to sustain them in their time of suffering. A key way the Church shows its ongoing care for the sick and vulnerable is when members of faith communities reach out and minister Holy Communion to them. Those
You are invited to join us for a conversation on our 2025 theme "My Spiritual Journey" Guest Speakers Barbara Novak and Denise Harris Barbara is a Holistic Life Coach, who migrated to Australia in 1973 and has since moved 39 times, often renovating homes on the way. Her varied work experience
Jubilee Year Events - Faculty of Health Sciences To be a sign of hope for the sick, the Church is celebrating the Jubilee of the Sick and Health Care Workers on 5-6 April, 2025. As part of this worldwide celebration, and as the largest formator of healthcare workers in Australia, Australian Catholic University
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
As ‘Pilgrims of Hope,’ the Jubilee 2025 offers a unique opportunity for all of God’s people to strengthen their faith, experience God’s grace and share hope with the world. Embrace the spirt of pilgrimage and participate in this special year of celebration. ‘Pilgrims of Hope,’ the motto of the Jubilee Year 2025, where Pope
Online Life Context Workshop (Part 1) Often we desire to live more authentically and to feel more connected to our ‘soul’ or ‘spirit’. This workshop introduces the Intensive Journal® process developed by Ira Progoff which is a practical tool to explore our inner stirrings and become more grounded in our own life. No prior
Topic: “My Synodal Experiences in Rome and Adelaide“
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
Celebrating the 30th year of Spirituality in the Pub (SIP) Annual Theme: Conscience Geraldine Doogue AO; Michael Whelan sm share their thoughts on Conscience: a modern context Moderator for the evening will be Susan Eichorn An initiative of Catalyst for Renewal
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:
“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,
Join us for an inspirational and uplifting concert from this acclaimed performer and recording artist as Tony Alonso shares his own inspirational pieces and breathes new life into some Catholic classics. Tony will be supported by the St Laurence’s College “Brotherhood” choir and Worship Band along with a Massed Choir
