Presenter: Associate Professor. Jamie Calder SJ MAPS Associate Professor Jamie Calder SJ, Australian Catholic University, works at the intersection of theology and psychology, working with individuals and organisations to enable care for survivors of abuse, and to promote men’s mental health.
This year, ACI is pleased to announce that the Cardijn Lecture for 2024 will be delivered by Dr Patricia Jones. Her subject will be: “Patrick Keegan, first lay auditor to address Vatican II.” Looking back over the 60 years since Keegan delivered his address to the Council on 13 October
Applications for the Mercy Integral Ecology Fellowship Program 2025-26 are now open for emerging leaders in Integral Ecology awareness and animation who have a desire to be part of the ongoing enhancement and development of reflective action for Gospel justice in response to the cries of Earth and of those
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
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
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
A professional, faith-focused writers’ conference “attended” in the convenience of your own home! This affordably priced, online conference eliminates the need for costly travel, without sacrificing professionalism. Not only will you receive excellent instruction from some of the top Catholic names in the field today, but you’ll also have the
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
We are delighted to be co-hosting Fr Hans Zollner SJ for his Australia and New Zealand speaking tour in February 2025. Click here to register for each event https://www.acsltd.org.au/fr-hans-zollner-speaking-tour-february-2025/
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
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
The Beginning of the Third Millennium Conference Series The Theology at the Beginning of the Third Millennium conference series began as a result of an informal chat between three academics, one from The University of Notre Dame Australia, another from the Catholic Institute of Sydney, and the third from Campion
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.
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
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
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
