Monsignor Professor Tomas Halik, the ‘underground priest’ who converted to Catholicism as an adult and was secretly ordained a priest in 1978 during the communist rule of then-Czechoslovakia is coming to Australia to give a series of lectures as part of the Bishop Vincent Presents series. The conversation will be
Our Q&A sessions provide professional learning opportunities for teachers in subscribing schools. Join us for a session via Zoom to explore ways to bring religious education and faith formation to life in your school. Guests: Anne Rennie and Bernadette Mercieca The Critical Role of Catholic Educators in Our Changing World,
The 2024 Catholic Social Services National Conference at the Catholic Leadership Centre in East Melbourne aims to strengthen and advance our shared work in Catholic social services as part of the social mission of the Church – connecting with colleagues across social services, health, parishes and education. It provides a moment
Webinar Speakers: Francis Sullivan and Kevin Liston Francis Sullivan, Chair of Concerned Catholics Canberra Goulburn, was previously CEO of the Truth Justice and Healing Council He is currently Chair of the Mater Group of hospitals, Catholic Social Services Australia and a Director of Mercy Health. Kevin Liston is Co-chair
We are sending you a final reminder to book in for our February webinar 'Conflict, complaints and behaviour management in Schools'. Thanks to those who have already registered - you will receive your link shortly to your inbox. We'll be looking at: your obligations to employees when managing challenging student
Santa Teresa is a place of: Encounter with God: as guests take time out of their lives, for some, a once in a lifetime experience, while for others an annual spiritual health check, to reconnect with God and to grow deeper in this relationship. Quiet Prayer and Reflection: for some, silence is
The Equipping School is an intensive formation experience that inspires, trains and resources youth, young adults and ministry leaders for the mission of the Catholic Church. Following the Equipping School, participants are given the opportunity to participate in cross-cultural missions. Youth Ministers will also be members of the CSYMI Youth
Ten years ago, Polish artist Barbara Skorupa says she ‘experienced a calling’ to create a series of portraits of holy women. But not just any kind of portraits. She says that while the women featured are not from the ‘world of glamour’, she wanted to portray them ‘like Hollywood stars’.
Living Religion: What People DO with what they BELIEVE. The In Focus Conference is an interfaith initiative supporting teachers to enhance learning in Studies of Religion I and II. It provides opportunities to engage with specialists in SoR areas of study, to workshop ideas on what to do with what
Uniting mission, service and the community Designed to harness collaboration between organisations, CDF hosts a series of events aimed to connect Catholic agencies situated in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Together we enable networks, drive conversations and create impact while putting our faith into action. We invite all organisations in the
BBI Professional Development Courses for teacher learning and accreditation start March 4.
In anticipation of International Women’s Day on March 8th, Women and the Australian Church (WATAC) extends a warm invitation to a special event commemorating a milestone achieved through a collaborative effort with the Grail in Australia. Australian Women Preach, the podcast amplifying women’s voices in preaching, proudly celebrates its 3rd
Join us at our conference launch function to hear Dr Stefania Giamminuti who is a Senior lecturer in Early Childhood Education, Curtin University, Western Australia deliver a keynote. Stefania is currently leading a research project, in collaboration with Reggio Children and with the Municipal Infant-toddler Centres and Preschools, Istituzione of the Municipality
Lumen Gentium 1964 - 2024 This year is the 40th anniversary of the Vatican II document, Lumen Gentium, which presented the Church as the “People of God” and includes the pathbreaking Chapter 4 on The Laity. ACI has invited Dr Paul Lentern to host a dialogue on this key topic
CSNSW looks forward to welcoming you for this two-day immersive event. It will be a crucial springboard for continuing the conversations in 2024 to further explore our collective impact to work in mutually supportive and reinforcing ways, to build and sustain flourishing communities. •Full day Symposium on Tuesday 12 March
Eucharist as our Sacrament of Hope. Ordained in 1971, Fr Radcliffe was the master of the Order of Preachers from 1992-2001, and has held a range of prestigious academic positions, including ex-officio grand chancellor of the Angelicum in Rome and director of the Las Casas institute at Blackfriars, Oxford. He
Fr Richard Leonard SJ Hanly Room beside St Stephen's Cathedral (parking available) Nourished by word and sacrament at our weekly Eucharist, the gathered community is sent out to live and proclaim our faith, hope and love in Christ. What does the world look like to which we are sent? What liturgy might
Think. Engage. Lead. WITH STRENGTH. Building on the previous conference themes of Courage and Hope, we introduce the theme of Strength. The Strength of our Faith and the teachings of Jesus and our own saint, Mary McKillop, the Strength of leading differently and justly, Strength in the face of the
All canonical stewards and trustees of Ministerial PJPs are invited to a Zoom Wisdom Circle with conversation, continuing our study of the understanding of the human person. This follows on from the very successful session Chris Jacobs-Vandegeer presented at the 2023 AMPJP Forum. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuc-yqpzwsE9fzuNrxE1SpBp43gCfTGoZ1
A Colloquium exploring the Life and Spirit of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop The word ‘Colloquium’ (kuh·low·kwee·uhm) comes from the Latin word meaning ‘Conversation’. While it is an opportunity to learn about and be touched by the life and spirit of Mary MacKillop, it is also a opportunity for
