Jainist festivals: Known as the Festival of Forgiveness, Samvatsari is celebrated on the last day of Paryushana. On this day, Jains (Swetamber sect) offer and seek forgiveness for their actions committed knowingly or unknowingly. Daslakshana is a ten-day festival celebrated by Jains (Digambara sect), honouring the ten cardinal virtues of
The Season of Creation begins September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology. As this year’s Season of Creation nears, we provide a recap of how we’ve prepared to celebrate this meaningful occasion
LITURGY ON THE MARGINS Australian Diaconal Ministry, Present and Future FEAST OF ST. PHOEBE, WEBINAR The Australian Catholics Exploring the Diaconate would like to invite you to a Webinar on the Feast of St Phoebe, Saturday 3rd September 2022, 10am-12pm AEST. We are very privileged to be hearing from international
The aim of the NCEC 2022 Conference is to bring together school and system leaders, educators, clergy and religious, students, educational professionals, researchers, families, and other groups interested in Catholic education to promote examples of best practice and plan future directions to continue the flourishing of vibrant and authentically Catholic
Both seasoned and emerging Catholic social services leaders need to maintain a strong sense of confidence to best engage in the creative diversity of our sector, so as to meet the challenges of keeping to core purpose in a volatile working environment. CSSV has designed a four-part learning experience to
Input from a previous MPJP Steward (Trustee), reflection, discussion and a shared meal To build a community of Stewards from various MPJPs through formative conversations Facilitate support and solidarity among Stewards from different MPJPs To contribute to the formation of Stewards as Lay Ecclesial leaders of PJP’s For more information,
Jainist festival: Known as "Forgiveness Day", Kshamavani is celebrated on the last day of Daslakshana. On this day, Jains (Digambara sect) offer and seek forgiveness for actions committed knowingly or unknowingly. Details from: https://www.faithvictoria.org.au/images/2022-multifaith-calendar.pdf
Assembly program and registrations open soon. Although we still face uncertainty around COVID, NATSICC has decided that the 2022 Assembly will now go ahead in Townsville. This decision will be reviewed regularly and we will be guided by National and State Health Authorities. Due to this uncertainty, we recommend that
Jewish New Year festival, marked by the blowing of the horn (shofar) which begins the ten days of penitence culminating in Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). It is the beginning of the holiest time of the year for Jews, and the anniversary of the creation of the world. Details
Hindu festival: Navaratri, which literally means ‘nine nights’, is a festival honouring the Goddess/Divine Mother and her energy/power (Shakti). This nine-day festival includes worshipping and dancing as people celebrate various aspects of the feminine. Details from: https://www.faithvictoria.org.au/images/2022-multifaith-calendar.pdf
This online program is delivered as a flexible 19-week program (including pre-reading time and optional assessment period). Comprised of five topics that are delivered over one day per week for five weeks. The course includes relevant case studies, comprehensive course materials, director tools, facilitated online learning sessions, and the assistance
The Evangelisation Conference is presented in three key formats. PLENARY SESSIONS: Webcast live online, plenary sessions are for all participants and provide formation, experience, and inspiration. Plenary sessions will include speakers, panels, music, prayer and testimonies. Each 60 minute session is proposed to focused on a key theme: Thursday 20 October
Input from a previous MPJP Steward (Trustee), reflection, discussion and a shared meal To build a community of Stewards from various MPJPs through formative conversations Facilitate support and solidarity among Stewards from different MPJPs To contribute to the formation of Stewards as Lay Ecclesial leaders of PJP’s For more information,
Both seasoned and emerging Catholic social services leaders need to maintain a strong sense of confidence to best engage in the creative diversity of our sector, so as to meet the challenges of keeping to core purpose in a volatile working environment. CSSV has designed a four-part learning experience to
Catholic festival: All Saints (All Hallows) celebrating all the Saints - known and unknown - who love of God, lived a life of virtue and who now live in heaven https://universalis.com/australia/20221101/today.htm
Catholic festival: All Souls Day commemoration of all deceased Christians https://universalis.com/australia/20221102/today.htm
Input from a previous MPJP Steward (Trustee), reflection, discussion and a shared meal To build a community of Stewards from various MPJPs through formative conversations Facilitate support and solidarity among Stewards from different MPJPs To contribute to the formation of Stewards as Lay Ecclesial leaders of PJP’s For more information,
Online Lecture. Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, president of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, will address the theme “Siblings All, Sign of the Times: The Social Teaching of Pope Francis,” which is also the title of his newly published book of the same name jointly authored with
AMPJP has agreed to host two consultation groups on the Document for the Continental Stage. It is expected that participants will only attend one of these groups. A summary of the points raised in this consultation will feed into the Continental Stage of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the
Catholic Festival: Christ The King celebrating the Christ as Sovereign of all time https://universalis.com/australia/20221120/today.htm
