Paryushana

‘Paryushana’ means ‘to stay in one place’, signifying a time of reflection and repentance for nuns and monks. For lay Jains (Swetamber sect), this eight-day festival is an inward journey of reflection, a time for fasting, taking vows, and imposing restrictions on oneself to keep the mind firmly fixed on

Book Launch Education: The New and The Old: Christian Communities Recontextualise Faith

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BBI-TAITE invites you to a special book launch to celebrate the late Therese D’Orsa’s last contribution to the Mission and Education Series. In The New and The Old: Christian Communities Recontextualise Faith – published just days following Therese’s passing – Therese, along with her beloved husband and partner Jim, share extensive

Catholics and the Voice

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    Have you ever wondered why many Catholics support the Voice to Parliament? 🤔 Curious about how you can get involved and make your voice heard? 📣   The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC), Caritas Australia and Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) have brought together

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Modern Slavery: Leadership and Accountability for Social Change

University of Notre Dame Broadway Campus

The event will feature a panel of distinguished speakers who will share their insights and expertise on the impact and future direction of the Modern Slavery Act, the Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network (ACAN) Program, Catholic leadership and partnerships that can make a difference to people impacted by modern slavery. The

Transforming Parish Programs into Discipleship Pathways

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Do you find yourself pouring time and energy into programs that don't bear the fruit of mature disciples? Are you tired of seeing people come and go instead of growing in their faith and getting involved in mission? You are not alone! Join Fr. Chris Ryan, Tomasz Juszczak, and Cheryl

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Rosh Hashanah

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.

Samvatsari

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.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birthday of Lord Ganesh, one of the major Hindu deities. Ganesh has the head of an elephant and is known as the remover of obstacles.

Daslakshana

Daslakshana is a ten-day festival celebrated by Jains (Digambara sect), honouring the ten cardinal virtues of the soul: forgiveness, humility, straight forwardness, contentment, truth, sensual restraint, austerities, charity, non-possessiveness, and celibacy.

Kshamavani

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.

Ignite Conference 23 Brisbane

St Laurence's College, Brisbane 82 Stephens Rd, South Brisbane, Qld

 Ignite Conference 23 – Wonder. It’s a time to encounter Jesus for the first time or the hundredth time. It's a rare opportunity to gather together as people of faith from around the country. And as a leader, I always find Ignite Conference the perfect chance to ‘hit refresh’ in my

Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, also known as Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people, characterized by repentance and forgiveness. Jewish people traditionally observe this holy day with fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services.

Mystery and Mission – The Art of Liturgical Celebration

Hilton Brisbane 190 Elizabeth Street,, Brisbane, Qld, Australia

A National Liturgy & Music Conference celebrating sixty years since Vatican II's Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, presented jointly by the Australian Pastoral Musicians Network (APMN) & the National Liturgical Council (NLC) of the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference.

Ignite Conference 23 Sydney

 Ignite Conference 23 – Wonder. It’s a time to encounter Jesus for the first time or the hundredth time. It's a rare opportunity to gather together as people of faith from around the country. And as a leader, I always find Ignite Conference the perfect chance to ‘hit refresh’ in my

A mission-focused discussion about the Catholic Church and matters LGBTQIA+

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

On 4 August 2023, the Pope told us that *‘Everyone, Everyone, Everyone’ is part of our Church! Pope Francis calls for a more inclusive, participatory and synodal Church which listens and dialogues with the faithful and helps us to understand the current reality of the Catholic Church in Australia. CRA

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Sukkot

Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Booths, is an eight-day Jewish festival of giving thanks for the fall harvest. The name refers to the booths (sukkot) used by Israelites during the 40 years of wandering in the desert after the giving of the Torah atop Mt Sinai. Sukkot is

Shemini Atzeret

Literally the “8th day of assembly,” this holiday marks the end of Sukkot with an annual prayer for rain.

Simchat Torah

Simchat Torah is a joyous festival in which the annual cycle of reading the Torah is over, and the cycle begins again for the year. The celebration typically includes singing, dancing, and marching with Torah scrolls.