• Dr Myriam Wijlens on: “The Prophetic Voice of the Laity in the Renewal of the Church”.

    Newman College, Melbourne 887 Swanston St, Parkville, Victoria, Australia

    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

    Free
  • Towards Synod 2024 Opening: October and beyond!

    Online

    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

    Free
  • GENERATIVE AI: Philosophical and Theological Questions

    Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, Australian Catholic University Level 7, St Teresa of Kolkata Building, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, Melbourne, VIC

    James Dorahy, Michael Theophilos, David Kirchhoffer (Australian Catholic University), Matthew Sharpe (Australian Catholic University) This event is available both online and in-person 1:30-2 pm: A. Prof. Matt Sharpe Intro: Inevitable? The Irreplacable Good(s) of Thinking about What We--Humans--are Doing 2-2:30 pm: A. Prof. David Kirchhoffer Foundational moral principles for AI

  • The Aussie Camino

    Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre, Melbourne 362 Albert Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    Take the 10-day pilgrimage across the Australian Camino, which perfectly balances scenery, soul-searching, and spiritual growth. This journey offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and find inner peace while exploring the beautiful South Australian landscape. Today’s, pilgrim travellers, taking the direct road to Penola, along the modern highway,

    $3,125
  • “What makes a Catholic University Catholic?”

    ACU North Sydney 40 Edward Street, North Sydney, NSW, Australia

    30TH ASEACCU CONFERENCE 2024 "What makes a Catholic University Catholic?" Expressing and Integrating Identity and Mission

    $650
  • Formation Day for Formators – High Quality Facilitation & Training

    Good Samaritan Function Centre 2 Avenue Road, Glebe, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    It’s often challenging to find formation programs for formators to grow their own skills, not the shaping of content, which is always context-specific, but processes and honing skills of cultivating deep understanding and learning for those with whom they minister. Formators come to formation for mission from various pathways with

    $190
  • Consent and Online Boundaries: How to Support Your Primary-Aged Child

    Online

    As children begin to navigate the online world, they need to know how to make decisions around consent and boundaries. This webinar will outline strategies for parents and carers, as well as support those hard-to-have conversations. Suitable for parents and carers of children in primary school.

    Free
  • Fixing your temporary contract and casual employment issues’

    Online

    We invite you to attend our upcoming open discussion 'Fixing your temporary contract and casual employment issues' on Wednesday, August 21 @ 10:30. Martin Dunne will provide a brief overview of recent changes and their implications for your organisation, followed by an open Q&A session. These discussions are designed to be

    Free – $120
  • Responding Restoratively to Complaints of Sexual Abuse

    Online

    Restorative Practice is about the centrality of relationships in our lives and how we work everyday to maintain, strengthen and repair the important relationships that scaffold our wellbeing and enable us to thrive. This session will allow learners to: Understand a Restorative Conversation Understand the theoretical basis for a Restorative Script

    Free – $65
  • AMPJP Canonical Stewards Forum

    Sydney

    All Canonical Stewards of MPJPs in Australia and overseas are welcome.  Others in similar roles outside of MPJPs are encouraged to contact us regarding participation. This is the main formation event for Canonical Stewards in Australia.

  • University of Notre Dame U.S. Online courses

    Online

    Join thousands of Catholics who have deepened their understanding of the faith by completing online courses created by Notre Dame theology professors and other theologians. STEP online courses are well-suited for catechists, school teachers, lay ministers, deacons and other adult Catholics who seek distance learning that is intellectually-rigorous and faithful to the

    $US99
  • What gets lost in Mission Drift?

    Harts Pub Essex St & Gloucester St, The Rocks (Sydney), NSW, Australia

    Ministry Leadership Program Mission in the Pub: What gets lost in mission drift? A discussion about what is at stake for our organisations when leadership for mission is misunderstood and unsupported. Speakers: Prof Fr Frank Brennan SJ OA, Adjunct Professor, ACU Ms Sonya Smart, Chief Executive Officer, VMCH Ms Kerry

    Free
  • Discovering God through Action & Reflection

    Online

    Discovering God through Action & Reflection The spirituality of the Young Christian Students Friends, Our special guest this month is South African Fr Mike Deeb O.P., founding chaplain to the Young Christian Students in South Africa and later chaplain to the International YCS. He was also Permanent Delegate to the

    Free
  • Australian Catholic Communications Congress

    Miller Hotel, Sydney

    Missionary message for the modern world The Congress is an opportunity to learn practical media skills, to establish new networks and to be inspired in your work as part of the Catholic Church's critical mission to speak the truth of the Gospel into the world. “Missionary Message for the Modern World” is

  • Liturgy Essentials

    Online

    Five Weeks Prepare for effective liturgy planning in your faith community. Focused on the basics of Catholic liturgy, this course examines how the Constitution on Sacred Liturgy provides the vision for the liturgical life of the Church. Topics include the importance of ritual and symbol, liturgical ministry, the importance of

    $US60
  • Canon Law Society Annual Conference

    Rydges Southbank, Brisbane, Queensland

    The Canon Law Society of Australia and New Zealand announces the 57th Annual Conference which will be held at the Rydges South Bank, Brisbane Queensland.