Xavier School of Preaching

Caroline Chisholm Centre Building 2, 423 Pennant Hills Road, PENNANT HILLS, NSW, Australia

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

$250

Parish Renewal Conference 2024

Liverpool Catholic Club 424-458 Hoxton Park Road, Prestons, NSW

'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,

$75 – $90

BBI August Courses: – Prayer – Conscience

Online

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

$50

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

St Patrick's Cathedral Hall, Parramatta 1 Marist Place, Parramatta, NSW, 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

Tim Fisher Oration – Helen Alvare

GREAT HALL, PARLIAMENT HOUSE CANBERRA, ACT Parliament House, Canberra, ACT

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

$40

ACNC Regulators’ Day

Online

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

Free

Formation for Mission Catholic Educators

Mary MacKillop Place 11 Mount Street,, North Sydney, NSW, Australia

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

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