Aim of the Network: - To promote vocation ministry inclusive of all vocations - To connect, share stories, best practices and resources for vocation ministry - To meet at least four times a year virtually - To provide a safe space to discuss and meet one another The meeting is
For 2024 we have redesigned the Leaders Program to be relevant to both Church Authorities like bishops and religious leaders as well as their Leadership Teams, on the basis that its helpful for those who are delegated responsibilities to be part of ensuring a national and consistent approach to safeguarding.
Theologies of Priesthood Panel: you’re invited. The priesthood is a central element of Roman Catholic faith, in which the one Priesthood of Christ grounds the priesthood of all believers through baptism and the ministerial priesthood of the order of the presbyterate. These are essential elements of the Church’s self-understanding, and
For our next ACI webinar, we have a very special guest from the USA, Fr Louis Cameli, Cardinal Cupich’s delegate for formation and mission in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Citing the significant historical role played by the Cardijn movements in the USA, he recently called for the Church to retrieve
The Xavier School of Mission aims to equip and form leaders in evangelisation at the service of the Dioceses of Queensland and beyond. It is a dynamic and flexible resource that places the Church’s mission to evangelise at the heart of Holy Spirit Seminary’s formative process. It emerges from Holy Spirit Provincial Seminary’s commitment
19th Annual St Thomas More Lecture. Keynote Speaker: Fr Rob Galea St Thomas More Parish and Forum Dinner 2024 We will soon be a generation surrounded by Artificial Intelligence. How can the Catholic Church utilise this intelligence to reach out and draw young people to Christ? Fr Rob Galea is
The Board and staff of the New Zealand Catholic Education Office extend a warm welcome to you and invite you to attend the 2024 Catholic Education Convention. The 2024 Convention will bring together Catholic educators, Bishops, priests, school trustees and a range of others associated with our national Catholic education
Strategies for supporting performance improvement, including developing performance improvement plans (PIPs) with specific goals, will be explored. Participants will also learn to avoid common mistakes during PIPs and conduct performance processes reasonably, ensuring fairness and empathy.
Designed for Board Chairs, CEOs, Principals, and those who facilitate Board formation, this webinar will be centred on the needs of smaller RI MPJP school authorities that only have one, two or a few schools. You may not have a paid team to deliver Board induction and formation. Board members
Session 4: DELIVER SOCIAL IMPACT SUSTAINABLY – how to thrive together for the common good Facilitator: Robyn Miller This final session brings the first three together and focusses on practical action. How can core purpose and associated principles be best applied within the Catholic social services sector and in our broader community?
Presented by Kayelene Kerr, founder of eSafeKids, this workshop is filled with up-to-date information, real world examples, practical strategies, conversation starters and resource recommendations to support cyber safety and digital wellness of children and young people. Workshop content: An overview of Australian children online Age inappropriate, hurtful, harmful and illegal
Catholic Mission invites you to join us for a vibrant panel discussion featuring Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, where we will explore the vital role of interfaith dialogue and its impact both in Australia and Mongolia. The panel will include leading experts from various backgrounds and lived experiences, offering a broad perspective
“Patterns of Creative Spiritual Care – Enriching the Journey to Hope” Our Patterns of Creative Spiritual Care conference is the premiere event of Spiritual Care Australia highlighting and supporting the work of pastoral care, spiritual care and chaplaincy in Australia.
NCLS Research is pleased to invite you to a free webinar on Thursday 27th June to hear the latest findings on innovation in church life. Join us for an engaging webinar where we delve into the latest research on local churches' readiness to innovate, and provide a 2024 snapshot of church planting
Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) proudly announces its inaugural Governance Forum, scheduled for 1-2 July 2024 at Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney. Designed for Board Directors and Advisory Council members of Catholic social service providers, this event aims to explore governance challenges and opportunities, both common to the NFP sector
“The world in which we live, and which we are called to love and serve, even with its contradictions, demands that the Church strengthen cooperation in all areas of mission. It is precisely this path of synodality which God expects of the Church of the third millennium.” Pope Francis, cited
For our July webinar, we have a very special guest, former Melbourne YCW leader and trade unionist, Brian "Brother" Smiddy. In collaboration with Jean Ker Walsh, Brian has recently published his autobiography "Brother Smiddy - This worker life," which tells the story of how he came to be such a
Dreaming the Future of Catholic Education Together, we will delve into visionary ideas and innovative strategies that will shape the future of Catholic education, ensuring it remains a beacon of hope and wisdom for generations to come. The two-day program includes keynote speakers, student panels and abstract presentations and workshops.
Catholic Schools NSW is pleased to announce that it will hold its annual Education Law Symposium on Monday 15 July 2024, at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. Designed for leaders involved in the management and governance of Catholic schools, systems, and agencies, this in-person event will explore the complex governance issues
Join us for what will be a fascinating and entertaining conversation with popular author Michael McGirr and Alice Carwardine, Catholic Earthcare Coordinator Caritas Australia. Together they will discuss Michael's new book Every Day is New: Prayers & Reflections for Ordinary Time. In Every Day is New, Michael invites you to put aside a little time on the
