Association of Ministerial PJP's

Tisha B'Av
2023-07-27
Tisha B’av (Fast of Av) is a day of mourning to remember events such as the destruction of the First Temple and Second Temple in Jerusalem.

Webinar: Synod on Synodality - A New Kind of Church
2023-07-27 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Presenters
Susan Pascoe AM has been invited to participate in the Synod October ’23 session as an expert/facilitator. She is a member of the Vatican Commission on Methodology, planning for the 2023 Synod on Synodality. She chairs Catholic Emergency Relief Australia (CERA) and has held a number of senior roles in the Church and government, including inaugural Commissioner for the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and head of the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria. She is an Adjunct Professor at The University of Western Australia.
Susan Sullivan attended the final session of the German Synodal Way in February 2023 at the invitation of co-chairs of the German Synod, Bishop Georg Baetzing Chair of the German Bishops’ Conference (DBK) and Dr Irme Stetter-Karp, President of the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK, the main organisation of lay Catholics in Germany). Among key themes, she noted: ‘A prophetic voice which takes us into the reality of the world’ and, ‘The Church must find the way of the people and not determine the ways of the people’. Susan recently retired from ACU where she managed the Ministry Leadership Program.

Registration and Zoom-link details to follow

Ashura
2023-07-28
A voluntary day of fasting which commemorates the day Noah left the Ark, and the day that Moses was saved from the Egyptians by God. For Shia Muslims, Ashura is a day of mourning for the martyrdom of Hussein, grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in 680 AD at Karbala (now Iraq).

Mission: Every person, Everywhere, Everyday
2023-08-03 14:00 - 15:30
Many people have heard Dr Stephen Bevan’s bring to life images of God and teach about contemporary Mission in ways that fire up the heart and imagination. In August, when Dr Bevan’s visits Australia, he will present on how we are moving from Mission Ad Gentes to Mission Inter-Gentes.
He will share his teachings on a contemporary mission theology that articulates and responds to the reality that mission is no longer ‘over there’ or something that is ‘done’ to others, rather that mission is very much amongst us, lived each day by each person of faith, transforming, inspiring, challenging and forming ourselves and others in our lives. The challenge of human relationship inter-mingled with organisational purpose in diverse intercultural settings: As Christian people, we must reflect on how is God calling each person, every community to live? How is God alive amidst all people, in every place? This is today’s setting for Mission.
This is an important opportunity to consider your own workplace, organisation or community as your setting for Mission. The time will include presentations, interactive Q&A with Dr Bevans, and small group discussion.
register today.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2023-08-15
Commemorates the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven – at the end of her life, Mary, the mother of Christ, was taken body and soul (i.e. both physically and spiritually) into Heaven. Also known as the Feast of the Assumption.

AMPJP AGM and Forum
2023-08-20 - 2023-08-21 | Treacy Centre, 126 The Avenue, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia
An AMPJP event where all the canonical stewards and ‘Executive Officers’ of Australian Ministerial PJPs gather to:
network, discuss shared concerns, hear information on common issues, and discuss responses to shared goals/issues.
AMPJP Dinner-Forum 20-21 August 2023 flyer v3
Proudly sponsored by:

Catholic Health Australia National Conference
2023-08-28 - 2023-08-30 | The Westin, Perth, 480 Hay St,, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Registration brochure and other information at: https://www.cha.org.au/events/encounter-2023-catholic-health-australia-national-conference/

Ullambana
2023-08-30
Ullambana, also known as Ancestor Day or Obon, is a Mahayana Buddhist ritual of making merit for the deceased. Lay devotees make offerings on behalf of their ancestors and dedicate the merit towards relieve of their suffering.

Raksha Bandhan
2023-08-30
‘Raksha’ means protection and ‘Bandhan’ means to tie – a holy thread tied to the brother’s wrist by their sister defines the strong bond between them. Also known as Rakhi, this Hindu festival celebrates a brother-sister like relationship between relatives or biologically unrelated.

Krishna Janmashtami
2023-09-06
Krishna Janmashtami (or Jayanti) is the annual commemoration of the birth of the Hindu deity Krishna, the eighth avatar of the God Vishnu. Worship of Krishna is characteristically expressed in dance and song.

Paryushana
2023-09-11 - 2023-09-19
‘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 spirituality.

Book Launch Education: The New and The Old: Christian Communities Recontextualise Faith
2023-09-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
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 research and insights to help educators clarify the recontextualisation of faith in a time of deep change.
Bishop Tim Norton, SVD will be launching the book. Dr Patricia Hindmarsh, Dr Paul Sharkey, and Sr Catherine Mead RSJ will be offering their tributes to Therese and the legacy that she and Jim have left.

Catholics and the Voice
2023-09-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
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 some exciting speakers to dive deep into these important issues. Join us as we explore why our faith drives us to support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters who, through the Uluru Statement from the Heart, have invited us on this journey towards recognition in the constitution and establishing a Voice that will let them have a say on the issues that affect their communities.

🌐 Whether you’re a long-time advocate or new to the scene, this event is for YOU! Let’s come together as a community, share our perspectives, and learn how we can support this positive change together.

🌠 Register now, and be sure to invite your friends and family – the more people we can reach, the better informed the community will be! 📢👥

You can also find out more about the views of the Catholic community by visiting www.indigenousvoice.church

Let’s stand up for what we believe in and work towards a brighter future together. See you there! exciting and enlightening webinar that’s all about better understanding the upcoming referendum on the First Nations Voice! 🗳️

Modern Slavery: Leadership and Accountability for Social Change
2023-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 panel will be facilitated by Dallas McInerney, CEO of Catholic Schools NSW.
Speakers include:
Dr Martijn Boersma, Associate Professor of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
University of Notre Dame Australia
Alison Rahill, Program Manager
Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network
Claudia Cummins, Modern Slavery Specialist
The Salvation Army Australia
Paul McClintock AO, Board Chair
St Vincent’s Health Australia

Transforming Parish Programs into Discipleship Pathways
2023-09-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
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 Surrey in this upcoming online event and learn how your parish can bring people to Jesus by using programs to set parishioners along a discipleship journey

Anticipating the First Synod on Synodality Session - October 2023
2023-09-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Webinar with Bishop Shane Mackinlay, one of Australia’s Bishop representatives at the Synod in Rome in October. Response will be by Francis Sullivan.

Rosh Hashanah
2023-09-16 - 2023-09-17
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
2023-09-19
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
2023-09-19
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
2023-09-19 - 2023-09-28
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
2023-09-20
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
2023-09-21 - 2023-09-24 | St Laurence’s College, Brisbane, 82 Stephens Rd, South Brisbane, Qld, 4101
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 own life and go away with new insights and encouragement.
A line-up of speakers and artists will be joining our expanding Ignite family this year!

Yom Kippur
2023-09-25
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
2023-09-28 - 2023-09-30 | 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
2023-09-28 08:00 - 2023-10-01 17:00

A mission-focused discussion about the Catholic Church and matters LGBTQIA+
2023-09-28 15:30 - 18:30 | Mary MacKillop Place, 11 Mount Street,, North Sydney, NSW, 2060, 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 recognises the importance of inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community within the Church and this was also raised during the Plenary Council of Australia. For this reason, CRA is bringing James Alison to Australia to continue the conversation across the country.
James Alison is a theologian known for his firm and patient persistence in promoting truthful conversation and dialogue in the Church with regard to matters LGBTQIA+ and for his pastoral outreach in the same sphere.
Generally, CRA holds member-only events but our Members wanted us to host an event which included their staff, co-workers and associates who work in their ministries in education, healthcare and aged care. They wanted to include those who work in Ministerial PJPs; and all those who wish to come together to think about these issues in a mission-focussed way.
The event, A mission-focused discussion about the Catholic Church and matters LGBTQIA+ will be held in Sydney in-person and by Zoom on Thursday, 28 September. We hope the hybrid format will encourage those who are interstate to join in. It is a 3-hour event which includes a presentation, group discussion and Q &A. There is a nominal fee of $40 to assist with costs.

Flyer: A mission-focused discussion with James Alison

Sukkot
2023-09-30 - 2023-10-06
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 celebrated 5 days after Yom Kippur.

XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
2023-10-04 - 2023-10-29
First Assembly on Synodality

Shemini Atzeret
2023-10-07
Literally the “8th day of assembly,” this holiday marks the end of Sukkot with an annual prayer for rain.

Simchat Torah
2023-10-08
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.
