Association of Ministerial PJP's

BBI The Australian Institute of Theological Education - Ethical Foundations: CONSCIENCE
2025-08-07 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
Too often conscience is associated with a ‘guilty conscience’ but in fact conscience is a whole lot bigger than that and is something which precedes our choosing or doing anything. Forming consciences that can lead us to make good choices is one of the most important tasks for the Church.

Session 1: Thursday 7 August 2025
Session 2: Thursday 14 August 2025
4:00PM [AEDT] or 4:00PM [WAST]/6:00PM [AEST]

BBI-TAITE continues to offer a range of adult faith online programs requested by teachers and school offices. Initially designed as After school sessions as you can see from the offering times in the schedule, these are also available at times more suited to your group, parish and workplace.

For group bookings please contact Gerard Moore: gmoore@bbi.catholic.edu.au

Safeguarding Adults at Risk
2025-08-16 | Online
This two-hour interactive workshop allows learners to explore the term ‘adult at risk’ and identify the essential safeguarding principles related to individuals within this category. The workshop will cover defining the term ‘adult at risk’, identifying risk factors, describing the issue of transient risk and exploring safeguarding considerations for adults at risk.

AMPJP AGM, Dinner and Forum 2025
2025-08-17 15:00 - 2025-08-18 15:30 | Cairns
This is a meeting open to all Canonical Stewards and Executive Officers of Ministerial Public Juridic Persons.
It will provide formation, updates on current issues and an opportunity for canonical stewards to share their experiences.
Attendance is by invitation.
This event in 2025 is being held in conjunction with the Australian Catholic Education Conference.
In 2026 the event will move to the last week of August.
This event marker is to notify other organisations so they can plan their events without the likelihood of a clash.

Catholic Religious Australia National Assembly 2025
2025-08-18 - 2025-08-20 | Victoria
Annual Assembly of Leaders of Religious Institutes in Australia.
18 to 20 August 2025

Australian Catholic Education Conference
2025-08-20 - 2025-08-22 | Cairns Convention Centre, Cnr Wharf & Sheridan Street, Cairns, Qld, 4870, Australia
We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Australian Catholic Education Conference will be held at the newly-refurbished Cairns Convention Centre from Wednesday 22 August to Friday 22 August 2025.
National Catholic Education Commission is partnering with host diocese, Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns to offer an engaging professional learning experience for Catholic educators, leaders, clergy, parents and others involved in Catholic education.
We anticipate around 1,500 delegates including Catholic educators, leaders, clergy, parents, and others involved in Catholic education, to attend this significant event held every three years.
With the theme ‘hope, anchored in faith’, the conference aims to provide an engaging professional learning experience with a focus on the strategic vision and mission of Catholic education across three key areas – Faith, Excellence and Access. We will be featuring a broad range of speakers, presentations and workshops focused on Catholic identity, mission and formation; learning and teaching; leadership and governance; parent engagement; parish and community engagement; resourcing and infrastructure; advocacy and marketing; and more.

Safeguarding Risk Management Workshop
2025-08-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
This interactive workshop allows learners to explore safeguarding risk management and identify the essential tools, considerations and steps within such processes.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this module participants will be able to:

identify the importance of risk management as a component of safeguarding
identify and describe common safeguarding risks within religious organisations
create a safeguarding risk management plan, including identifying risks and the possible consequences and likelihood of each risk
understand how to prepare safeguarding risk mitigation strategies relevant to their religious entity.

Duration
This workshop is 2 hours.
Learners will receive a copy of the slides after the session. Numbers are restricted to ensure effective group discussions and interaction.
When
This workshop will be offered 4 times throughout 2025 – please choose the one session that best suits you.
10 March 3pm to 5pm AEDT
6 May 1pm to 3pm AEST
20 August 1pm to 3pm AEST
14 November 2pm to 4pm AEDT
Cost $150
*ACSL Subscriber discount applies – 25% discount.

Raising a Catholic Family in the Third Millennium
2025-08-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Online via Zoom
Wednesday, 08 October 2025
Speakers: Cameron and Cheryl Surrey (Catholic Parents – Cheryl is the Regional Lead for Divine Renovation NZ)
General Information:
Each session is unique so you can come for one that may interest you or come to all the live sessions.
Fee is $20 per webinar or $100 for all 6 webinars.
All live sessions are done on Zoom online platform and will be recorded so you won’t miss out. The link to join will be sent to your registered email address once payment is made.
To register, click HERE.

Reflections on Jubilee 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope
2025-08-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Online via Zoom
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Speaker: Fadi Yalda (CTC Biblical Studies Lecturer)
General Information:
Each session is unique so you can come for one that may interest you or come to all the live sessions.
Fee is $20 per webinar or $100 for all 6 webinars.
All live sessions are done on Zoom online platform and will be recorded so you won’t miss out. The link to join will be sent to your registered email address once payment is made.
To register, click HERE.

Camino Salvado - Perth to New Norcia
2025-08-24 - 2025-08-31 | St Joseph’s Church Subiaco
The Camino Salvado is about reflection, connection and renewal. It is not always an easy path to follow but should you choose to follow the Camino, you will not be disappointed. It is a Camino for all peoples – those of faith, those with no faith and those who seek faith.
St Joseph’s invites you to join one of its two organised and ecumenical Camino Salvado groups (including accommodation, meals and return transport). View our registration page for available dates. Please register here.
Each pilgrimage has a maximum of 24 participants. The cost per person is $1,450.00. After the first $150.00 deposit has been paid to secure a spot, the final amount of $1300.00 will need to be paid by May of the walk year. The registration covers accommodation, transport and meals About the Pilgrimage.
24 – 31 August 2025 or
7 – 14 September 2025 or
23 – 30 August 2026 or
6 – 13 September 2026

BBI The Australian Institute of Theological Education - The Sacraments: Reconciliation
2025-08-25 16:00 | Online
Reconciliation is one of the great gifts of Catholic faith and life. Here we open up Jesus’ own practice of forgiveness and trace how this has been taken up by the church into the present through sacraments, rites and practices of forgiveness.

Session 1: Monday 25 August 2025
Session 2: Monday 1 September 2025
4:00PM [AEST] or 4:00PM [WAST]/6:00PM [AEST]

BI-TAITE continues to offer a range of adult faith online programs requested by teachers and school offices. Initially designed as After school sessions as you can see from the offering times in the schedule, these are also available at times more suited to your group, parish and workplace

For group bookings please contact Gerard Moore: gmoore@bbi.catholic.edu.au

APPA 2025 National Conference - Leading Well Together
2025-08-26 - 2025-08-29 | Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre, Merivale St, South, Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
Collaborating for change, advocating for growth and influencing the future together

Welcome to the 2025 APPA National Conference

The APPA 2025 conference will be held in the beautiful cosmopolitan Brisbane.
I invite you to join colleagues for this valuable opportunity for networking, staying updated on leadership and education trends and gaining new knowledge and skills through workshops and presentations.
Importantly your participation and sharing of ideas contribute to and foster the professional growth of others.
Please join me as APPA colleagues do what they do best at conferences – support each other, share ideas and celebrate all that is good about leading primary education.

Angela Falkenberg
APPA President

Safeguarding Adults at Risk - ACSL Workshop
2025-08-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
This interactive workshop allows learners to explore the term “adult at risk” and identify the essential safeguarding principles related to individuals within this category.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this workshop participants will be able to:

Define the term “adult at risk”.
Identify risk factors for adults at risk.
Describe the issue of transient risk and its importance.
Identify situations which could lead to adults becoming at risk.
Describe safeguarding considerations for adults at risk.

Duration
This workshop is 2 hours.
Learners will receive a copy of the slides after the session. Numbers are restricted to ensure effective group discussions and interaction.
When
This workshop will be offered 4 times throughout 2025 – please choose the one session that best suits you.
20 February 3pm to 5pm AEDT
22 May 1pm to 3pm AEST
26 August 1pm to 3pm AEST
17 November 4pm to 6pm AEDT
Cost $150
*ACSL Subscriber discount applies – 25% discount.
Subscribers – please update your user profile to reflect your organisation and the discount will be applied automatically. If you need assistance please contact learning@acsltd.org.au.

BBI The Australian Institute of Theological Education - The Prophets
2025-08-28 16:00 | Online
One of the largest sections of the Bible is made up of the prophetic books. The books of the prophets are centred on the lives and teachings of prophets and their disciples. You might have heard about the prophets’ calls to social justice. However, there’s more to their mission than this. What did the prophets say and why did they say it? And why did it end up in the Bible? These are just some of the questions we’ll be discussing in this subject.
Session 1: Thursday 28 August 2025

Session 2: Thursday 4 September 2025
4:00PM [AEST] or 4:00PM [WAST]/6:00PM [AEST]

BBI-TAITE continues to offer a range of adult faith online programs requested by teachers and school offices. Initially designed as After school sessions as you can see from the offering times in the schedule, these are also available at times more suited to your group, parish and workplace
For group bookings please contact Gerard Moore: gmoore@bbi.catholic.edu.au

Safeguarding for Leaders and Leadership Teams
2025-09-01 | Online
This session has been designed for those with leadership responsibilities in Catholic organisations including bishops and congregational leaders of religious institutes. This training has been written to meet the requirements of NCSS Standard 5.3.2
it is held in two sessions around six weeks apart

Canon Law Society Annual Conference
2025-09-01 - 2025-09-04 | Victoria
The 58th Conference 2025 will be held in Adelaide South Australia 1-4 September 2025

Clancy Prize for Religious Art
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-12 | ACU Strathfield, 25A Barker Rd, Strathfield, NSW, Australia
Jubilee Year Events – Faculty of Education & Arts
Art exhibitions in ACU galleries featuring visual art that reflects the theme of hope. This could be a central theme for student projects.
The McGlade Gallery at the Strathfield Campus will host the Clancy Prize for religious art, which has the theme of Hope, in 2025. It will be open 5-12 September 2025.

Limestone Coast Aussie Camino
2025-04-06 | Penola, Australia
Five day taste of the Aussie Camino

Min. 4 Max. 8 Walkers plus leader
5 nights/4 days walking
Fitness – Moderate, this country is relatively flat however long days of road walking can be tough on feet.
Taste of the Aussie Camino – Mary Mackillop Pilgrimage
Bunganditj/Boandik Country
Explore the diverse landscape and history of South Australia’s Limestone Coast; from the seaside town of Port MacDonnell, to picturesque Penola via the quaint town of Kalangadoo on this taste of the Aussie Camino.
Whilst traversing this rich limestone landscape you’ll see volcanos, sinkholes, wetlands, thriving farmland, pine and native forests. You will walk on back country roads, alongside paddocks and sections of bitumen as we head to Penola over four days.
Become a modern day pilgrim as we walk and discover the extraordinary work of May MacKillop, Australia’s only saint, and Father Tenison Woods. Mary travelled extensively across Australia and beyond, our walk begins at Port MacDonnell where Mary boarded a boat in 1867 to continue on her journey to sainthood.
On the final day you will visit the Mary MacKillop Interpretative Centre to receive your Compostela and glean more of an insight into Mary and her mentor Father Tenison Woods.
Itinerary 2025
Port MacDonnell to Penola, South Australia
Duration 5 nights and 4 full days, accommodation will be a mix of own room and a couple of nights where you may have to share, twin share available, in historic hotels/cottages, with shared bathroom facilities.
Carry day pack only.
Inclusions
· Locally owned and operated
· Aussie Camino pilgrim’s passport, shell, guide book and Compostela
· 5 nights single and twin share accommodation
· Car parking in Penola
· Private transfer Penola to Port MacDonnell
· 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches
· 1 Dinner
· Luggage transfer to hotels
· Entry to Mary MacKillop Interpretative Centre

Called to Renewal - Rome, Assisi, Tuscany, Siena
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-28 | Italy
Step into the 2025 Jubilee Year, a time of grace and renewal for all God’s people,
as “Pilgrims of Hope.” Walk the sacred paths of Rome, Assisi, and Tuscany, encountering
places rich in faith, history, and beauty. This is more than a tour — it’s a call to reflect, renew,
and reignite your spirit during this extraordinary Year of Jubilee. Together, we’ll deepen our faith
and discover God’s presence in every step of the pilgrim’s path.
Not only is Italy a land of unforgettable charm and beauty, it is also a land made rich in grace
by its colourful history of holy women and men. In this dedicated Jubilee year, be inspired to
encounter the pathways of some of the Church’s greatest saints, from Saints Francis and Clare
in Assisi to Saints Peter and Paul in Rome, the Eternal City, where we cross the threshold of
the Holy Door in Saint Peter’s Basilica and receive the Jubilee blessing. While in Rome, we will
participate in the “Jubilee for Catechists”.
Imagine spending a week in the breath-taking Tuscan countryside, nestled in a boutique villa offering the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and elegance. With excellent accommodation and your own dedicated chef crafting exquisite meals, you’ll savour the flavours of Italy while immersing yourself in its rich Catholic story. Each day offers a thoughtful balance of rest and discovery as you visit significant sites that shaped our faith and tradition. From serene chapels to ancient towns alive with history, this is more than just a retreat, it’s a time to deepen your connection to faith, culture, and the beauty of life.

Catholic Mission Immersion in Mongolia
2025-09-14 - 2025-09-25 | Overseas
Catholic Mission’s Immersion Programs cater for individuals who want to deepen their understanding and
appreciation of different cultures and the realities of their lives and want to discover how they might play a
part in bringing about positive changes in the lives of others and in the world.
Often people have genuine love, care, and concern, but are uncertain about where to start or what they
can do. Sometimes we just need to head out and meet people where they are, listen, be open to learn and
see for ourselves. The knowledge acquired can open a whole new perspective, leading to informed action
and positive change. These immersion experiences are all about seeing with your own eyes.
Catholic Mission
Inclusions:
All Fights & Visas
All accommodation and meals
(Alcoholic beverages not included)
All local transport & entrance fees
Risk Management Services
Travel Insurance
Donations to local communities
A Catholic Mission trained facilitator
A Pre-trip preparation workshop
Date: 14 – 25 September 2025
$5,990 per person twin share
$6,390 per person single supplement Cost
Contact: John Kerrigan
0400 745 390, jkerrigan@catholicmission

Catholic Mission Mongolia Immersion 2025
2025-09-14 - 2025-09-25 | Victoria
Come and explore Mongolia and experience the global missionary church!
The immersion will be based mostly around the capital Ulaanbaatar, where we will visit Catholic Mission projects while sharing in the richness and diversity of this great culture. We will spend time being with people in the local communities, appreciating their warm welcome and hospitality.
Because of the extreme Mongolian seasons, the window of opportunity to visit is limited to just a few short months every year.
Catholic Mission will organize all flights, visas, meals, accommodation, and local transport, all included in the cost per person.
The Catholic Missions Adult Immersion program is open to anyone over 18. The group will be led by our own Catholic Mission facilitator.

Australian Ignatian Trail
2025-09-14 16:00 - 2025-09-21 12:00 | Sevenhill Retreat Centre, College Rd, Sevenhill, South Australia, Australia
Pilgrimages along the Australian Ignatian Trail in the footsteps of the first Jesuits in Australia

This ‘camino’ experience provides an opportunity for encountering Ignatian Spiritualty, discerning, and listening to God’s presence in Nature. Step aside from everyday life, walk, reflect, experience nature day after day, time in silence, conversation and listening to God’s presence.
As a small group of pilgrims, you will walk part of the route in South Australia taken by the first Jesuits who arrived in 1848. This Australian Ignatian Trail pilgrimages journey through townships such as Kapunda, Tarlee, Riverton, and Auburn, and finish at Sevenhill where the Jesuits established the first vineyard of Clare Valley in 1851.
A moderate level of walking fitness and overall good health is essential. Each day the walking includes undulating terrain on quiet, dirt roads and established trails of between 15km and 22km each day for four days for the short pilgrimage and seven days for the long pilgrimage.
The group will be supported by two Australian Ignatian Trail leaders from JISA’s Being with God in Nature ministry: Iain Radvan SJ, Geraldine Naismith, Jan Fitzpatrick, Michael Bertie, and Michael Anderson.

WHEN:
4 walking days / 6 nights from Tuesday late afternoon 22 April to Monday morning 28 April
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 24 January 2025
7 walking days / 9 nights from Tuesday late afternoon 29 April to Wednesday morning 7 May
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 31 January 2025
4 walking days / 6 nights from Sunday late afternoon 14 September to Saturday morning 20 September
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 13 June 2025
4 walking days / 6 nights from Tuesday late afternoon 14 October to Monday morning 20 October
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 18 July 2025

CDF Catholic Connect 2025
2025-09-18 12:30 - 15:30 | Melbourne TBA, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Uniting Mission, Service, and Community
At CDF, we believe that collaboration is key to creating positive change. Our Catholic Connect workshops are a platform for bringing Catholic organisations across Melbourne and regional Victoria together to share ideas, build networks, and work toward a shared mission of service.
In 2024, over 280 participants from more than 30 Catholic organisations joined forces to foster meaningful connections and spark impactful conversations. The year’s final workshop was a testament to the strength and vibrancy of this growing network, united in its dedication to making a difference in the communities we serve.
We invite organisations across the not-for-profit, social service, health, aged care, education, and faith-based sectors to join us in 2025 as we continue this journey of working together to achieve more.
Topics for exploration in 2025 will include:

AI and future tech
Risk mitigation and governance
Data and digital security
Fundraising and advocacy
Faith and formation

Register for the 2025 Catholic Connect series https://www.catholicdevelopmentfund.org.au/catholic-connect

Emmaus Journey Retreat
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-26 | St Clement’s Retreat Centre, Galong, NSW
Monday, September 22 (pm) to Friday, September 26 (am)
The Emmaus Journey is for lay people who are retired or m the second half of life. A happy blend of “holiday” and “holy day”.
A time of prayer. reflection, sharing and community.
Fr David J. Hore, C.Ss.R.

2025 Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi
2025-09-23 - 2025-10-04 | Rome
Highlights
Rome, Basilica of St. John Lateran & the Holy Stairs, St. Paul Outside the Walls, Catacombs, Papal Blessing in Saint Peter’s Square, Assisi & Basilica of Saint Francis, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica & Holy Door, St. Mary Major Basilica, Papal Audience

Day 2 – 9
St. Martin Rome, Rome

Day 10 – 11
Leonardo Royal Venice Mestre , Mestre

Ignite Conference 2025 Brisbane
2025-09-25 - 2025-09-28 | St Laurence’s College, Brisbane, 82 Stephens Rd, South Brisbane, Qld, 4101
Brisbane
25-28 September 2025
St Laurence’s College, Brisbane
One of the key youth events held each year in Brisbane and Broken Bay.
More to come!

2025 Liturgy and Music Conference
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-03 | Hilton Adelaide

Safeguarding for Boards and Trustees
2025-10-09 | Online
This two-hour session for Boards and Trustees includes identifying the roles and responsibilities in safeguarding based on legal and canonical requirements, and strengthening organisational policies as part of a safeguarding framework.

Beacon of Light - Pilgrimage in the Footsteps of Carlo Acutis
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-22 | Italy
This unique 12-day experience will take pilgrims on a delightful journey through Italy visiting a number of places associated with the life of Blessed Carlo.
Along the way, we will visit small villages, quaint towns and renowned cities each with their own history,
story and character. As we travel together, there will be opportunities to pause, reflect, pray (even sing!)
as we take in all the splendour and wonder Italy has to offer.
This is no ordinary “tour”, it’s a journey into the beauty of Italy and the enchanting story of Blessed Carlo
Acutis, who Pope Francis proclaimed, “A cyber apostle and a digital disciple.”
Rome – Pescara – Assisi – Florence – Bologna – Milan
We look forward to making this pilgrimage with you!

Praying with Icons
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-17 | St Clement’s Retreat Centre, Galong, NSW
Participants are invited to actually write (paint) this Icon. Slowly, a blank canvas, through prayer and the use of pigments, over these five prayerful days becomes an ICON.
Sue Orchlson, a trained lconographer, will guide interested participants in exploring the spirituality or the Icon. and the first steps that lead to the creation of an Icon!
No previous skill ls necessary. It is a contemplative and prayerful journey. Fr Patrick Corbett, C.Ss.R. will also provide daily Eucharist and sp1ntual accompaniment as the journey unfolds.
