Reimagining Priesthood in the Church of the 21st Century

ACU Greg Craven Centre Level 7, St Teresa of Kolkata Building 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia

Theologies of Priesthood Panel: you’re invited. The priesthood is a central element of Roman Catholic faith, in which the one Priesthood of Christ grounds the priesthood of all believers through baptism and the ministerial priesthood of the order of the presbyterate. These are essential elements of the Church’s self-understanding, and

Free

Cardijn June Webinar – Fr Louis Camelli

Online

For our next ACI webinar, we have a very special guest from the USA, Fr Louis Cameli, Cardinal Cupich’s delegate for formation and mission in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Citing the significant historical role played by the Cardijn movements in the USA, he recently called for the Church to retrieve

Free

BBI Professional Development Courses June and July

Online

June 20 and 27 Moses and the Exodus two after school sessions of 1 hour 30 minutes each July 1-5 Four days on the Sacraments with Gerard Moore in Perth for Catholic Education Western Australia 9-10 July Catholic Forms of Prayer a one and a half day online intensive led

Cyber Safety and Digital Wellness

Presented by Kayelene Kerr, founder of eSafeKids, this workshop is filled with up-to-date information, real world examples, practical strategies, conversation starters and resource recommendations to support cyber safety and digital wellness of children and young people. Workshop content: An overview of Australian children online Age inappropriate, hurtful, harmful and illegal

Bridges of Faith: An Interfaith Discussion with Mongolia’s Cardinal Giorgio Marengo

ACU North Sydney 40 Edward Street, North Sydney, NSW, Australia +1 more

Catholic Mission invites you to join us for a vibrant panel discussion featuring Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, where we will explore the vital role of interfaith dialogue and its impact both in Australia and Mongolia. The panel will include leading experts from various backgrounds and lived experiences, offering a broad perspective

Free

Innovation in Church Life

Online

NCLS Research is pleased to invite you to a free webinar on Thursday 27th June to hear the latest findings on innovation in church life. Join us for an engaging webinar where we delve into the latest research on local churches' readiness to innovate, and provide a 2024 snapshot of church planting

Free

Aggiornamento – “Updating” through ACU Professional Development

Online

The word aggiornamento is Italian for "updating" and came to prominence as one of the aims for the Church of the Second Vatican Council. The Aggiornamento Series consists of 2-3-hour, individual, online modules that can be offered in bespoke combinations as short courses. The modules can be undertaken either as

$30 – $50

Brian “Brother” Smiddy – This worker life

Online

For our July webinar, we have a very special guest, former Melbourne YCW leader and trade unionist, Brian "Brother" Smiddy. In collaboration with Jean Ker Walsh, Brian has recently published his autobiography "Brother Smiddy - This worker life," which tells the story of how he came to be such a

Free

In Conversation with Michael McGirr

Online

Join us for what will be a fascinating and entertaining conversation with popular author Michael McGirr and Alice Carwardine, Catholic Earthcare Coordinator Caritas Australia. Together they will discuss Michael's new book Every Day is New:  Prayers & Reflections for Ordinary Time. In Every Day is New, Michael invites you to put aside a little time on the

Free

Australian Catholic Migrant & Refugee Office 2024 Conference

ACU Melbourne 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia

Welcoming Seasonal Workers in Australia: Gift and Responsibility The 7th ACMRO National Conference will address the issues of seasonal and migrant workers in Australia, emphasising their contributions to Australian society beyond their labour. Seasonal workers come from overseas, specifically from 9 Pacific islands and Timor-Leste, and travel and work temporarily

$110 – $390

Safeguarding in International Contexts

Online

Safeguarding in international contexts: for Church Authorities and Church personnel who have international ministries presented by Fr Brian Lucas, National Director, Catholic Mission  

Free – $65

Introduction to Mission

Online

Catholic Mission and BBI-TAITE together have created an online asynchronous short course Introduction to Mission. It may be of interest to you or to your associates.  The intention is to bring a solid foundation in Catholic Mission to workers, administration, teachers and employees in general.  It would also be suitable

$357.50

God and Integral Ecology

Online

This course can be used for Accreditation for Middle Leaders and Accreditation for Leadership in a Catholic School. This course examines key Papal and local Church documents on our ‘Common Home’, through examining key Church Environmental and Ecological teachings. How these teachings are then applied to how we live in God’s creation and our schools response and call to examine our own personal ecological conversion and response are explored.  CEWA Scholarships can be used to cover the course cost. Duration: Monday July 22nd

$1000

“Guiding Lights” Webinar on Palliative Care

Online

CHA’s Guiding Lights Webinar series on Palliative Care will continue in July with a presentation by nurse practitioner Peter Jenkin. Guest presenter Peter Jenkin is a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner who was awarded the 2022 HESTA Australian Nurse Practitioner of the Year as well as the 2017 Palliative Care Australia

Free

Heart of Life Centre Retreats

Heart of Life Centre for Spiritual & Pastoral Formation 69 Alto Avenue, Croydon, VIC, Australia

Personal Retreats & Sabbaticals These can be arranged at Heart of Life.  Retreatants may wish to have daily or regular spiritual direction, participate in any of our multi-week seminars or short reflection events, attend Mass or spend quiet time in the grounds of Kewn Kreestha, or enjoy the extensive range of

Sisters of St Joseph Retreat Centres

St Joseph's Spirituality and Education Centre 8 Humphreys Road, Kincumber South, NSW, Australia

In-house Retreats These are held at beautiful centres all around Australia Mary MacKillop Place North Sydney NSW St Joseph’s Baulkham Hills Baulkham Hills NSW Villa Maria Spirituality Centre Brisbane QLD Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre East Melbourne VIC St Joseph’s Spirituality and Education Centre Kincumber South NSW Kilmolee Safety Bay WA

$800

Aikenhead Oration – Improving health outcomes for Indigenous Australians

ACU North Sydney Peter Cosgrove Centre Level 18, 8 Napier Street, North Sydney, NSW, Australia

The Honorable Malarndirri McCarthy, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians and Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health will speak on improving health outcomes for Indigenous Australians. This is the annual Venerable Mary Aikenhead Oration. R S V P : 5  July 2024 N B : Please indicate if you are attending the event in

Free

New Norcia Retreats and Study Courses

Benedictine Abbey New Norcia New Norcia Rd, New Norcia, WA, Australia

The retreats are held in Australia's only monastic town, which is wonderful to visit in its own right. Weekend and Single Day Retreats The New Norcia Institute for Benedictine Studies seeks to broaden and deepen awareness of the monastic tradition within Christianity. It offers an environment conducive to prayer, study

$360

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