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
Welcoming Seasonal Workers in Australia: Gift and Responsibility The 7th ACMRO National Conference will address the issues of seasonal and migrant workers in Australia, emphasising their contributions to Australian society beyond their labour. Seasonal workers come from overseas, specifically from 9 Pacific islands and Timor-Leste, and travel and work temporarily
Safeguarding in international contexts: for Church Authorities and Church personnel who have international ministries presented by Fr Brian Lucas, National Director, Catholic Mission
Catholic Mission and BBI-TAITE together have created an online asynchronous short course Introduction to Mission. It may be of interest to you or to your associates. The intention is to bring a solid foundation in Catholic Mission to workers, administration, teachers and employees in general. It would also be suitable
This course can be used for Accreditation for Middle Leaders and Accreditation for Leadership in a Catholic School. This course examines key Papal and local Church documents on our ‘Common Home’, through examining key Church Environmental and Ecological teachings. How these teachings are then applied to how we live in God’s creation and our schools response and call to examine our own personal ecological conversion and response are explored. CEWA Scholarships can be used to cover the course cost. Duration: Monday July 22nd
CHA’s Guiding Lights Webinar series on Palliative Care will continue in July with a presentation by nurse practitioner Peter Jenkin. Guest presenter Peter Jenkin is a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner who was awarded the 2022 HESTA Australian Nurse Practitioner of the Year as well as the 2017 Palliative Care Australia
The Honorable Malarndirri McCarthy, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians and Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health will speak on improving health outcomes for Indigenous Australians. This is the annual Venerable Mary Aikenhead Oration. R S V P : 5 July 2024 N B : Please indicate if you are attending the event in
The Xavier School of Preaching is open to Clergy, Religious and Lay people. The School has four specific objectives: 1, To enable you to speak and preach the Gospel in a variety of contexts. 2, To deepen your understanding of the dynamics of communication in contemporary society. 3, To connect
'For such a time as this.' (Esther 4:14) An opportunity for clergy, parish leaders and parishioners to be renewed in the Church’s mission of evangelisation, and to be equipped to strengthen practical efforts through spiritual, intellectual, pastoral and human formation in accordance with our Archdiocesan Mission Plan, Go Make Disciples. Keynote speakers,
What is Prayer? What is this mysterious reality we call prayer? Is it a luxury for the leisurely? A practice reserved for those who are good enough to do it? And even if we are interested in praying, how do we go about doing it, and what should we expect
Decoding the Code, an online program in Catholic ethics for the health and aged care sector, is held annually in partnership with Catholic Health Australia. This course is intended for executives, mission leaders, clinicians and pastoral practitioners in the health and aged care sector and its aim is to enhance
We are delighted to invite you to our next exciting guest speaker as part of the Bishop Vincent Presents series: Dr Myriam Wijlens on: “The Prophetic Voice of the Laity in the Renewal of the Church”. Internationally recognised Dutch theologian, ecumenist and consultor to several Vatican bodies, Dr Myriam Wijlens will
Tim Fischer Oration on Ethics in Public & Political Life Speaker: Professor Helen Alvare, Levy Endowed Chair in Law and Liberty at Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University Q&A: Chris Uhlmann, Political Journalist and TV Presenter Helen Alvaré is a Professor of Law at Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason
We are excited to announce our annual Regulators Day is set to take place on Thursday 15 August. This year it will be held online only. Regulators Day brings together agencies that have an interest in the success and good governance of charities and not-for-profits, sector representatives, charity law and
Date claimer The gathering is an opportunity for Diocesan Directors/RI AMJP Education CEOs and leaders of formation, mission and religious education across Catholic education (both in Diocesan and RI & MPJP school authorities) to come together to share practice in a range of areas related to formation for mission. It
We are delighted to invite you to our next exciting guest speaker as part of the Bishop Vincent Presents series: Dr Myriam Wijlens on: “The Prophetic Voice of the Laity in the Renewal of the Church”. Internationally recognised Dutch theologian, ecumenist and consultor to several Vatican bodies, Dr Myriam Wijlens will
The Instrumentum Laboris (Working Document) for the second Assembly of the Synod, October 2024, published on 9 July, sets the tone and expectations for the Assembly. A key question for Catholics is: Will it be enough to restore credibility and confidence in an ailing church and reverse the rapidly declining
