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
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
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
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
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
Decoding the Code, an online program in Catholic ethics for the health and aged care sector, is held annually in partnership with Catholic Health Australia. This course is intended for executives, mission leaders, clinicians and pastoral practitioners in the health and aged care sector and its aim is to enhance
RETREAT & SPIRITUALITY PROGRAMS In addition to the retreat and spirituality programs facilitated and presented by various church groups and other organisations, a number of Marist programs are conducted here each year by the Marist Mission and Life Team. The Hermitage team also offer retreats: The Care for the Soul Retreat
A Strengthening of your Convictions Catholic Pilgrimage Tours are designed so that you are travelling with like-minded individuals who share your passion to go deeper in your faith. Celebrate a memorable private Mass at Gethsemane and Nazareth led by your own Priest. Follow the Palm Sunday Road, stopping at Dominus
As a centre for retreats and spirituality our doors are open to people of all faiths Santa Casa has embraced the principles of Laudato Si and has incorporated programs and practises that will heighten awareness of its goals. We offer a sacred space for individuals wanting to make their own
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
A huge range of retreats are offered in person and online in 2024 Topics include: Christ and Crisis Sacred Connections The Prodigal Mother and Daughter: Mary and Eve High Horses, Scapegoats and Donkeys: A Lenten Odyssey Desert Wisdom for Daily Living Remembering Holy Saturday
Join the speakers and members of Australian Catholics Exploring Diaconate (ACED), to reflect on synodality and access for women to the diaconate. Hear personal stories about Australian diaconal ministry. Speakers: Geraldine Doogue AO Fr Frank Brennan SJ AO Dr Sandie Cornish
Join us in Galong, NSW for the 2024 NATSICC Spirituality and Formation Retreat. Open to all (both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and those that work in Ministry alongside us), the retreat will provide an opportunity to Pray, Heal and Grow in Faith with one another whilst surrounded by
Join us to celebrate the Season of Creation in 2024 at our Catholic Earthcare Convocation! We are called together during this convocation to ‘wonder’, ‘weave’ and ‘heal’ Earth and the whole of creation. Gather online during Day 1 and 2 to engage in keynote presentations, workshops, discussions and spiritual experiences.
‘In the Footsteps of Mary MacKillop’ is an official Australian National Pilgrimage prepared by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. In 2024, the pilgrimage will be led by a Sister of Saint Joseph and the inaugural Director of the Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre, East Melbourne. Participating in this pilgrimage
Walk "the Way" in the true spirit of ancient Christian pilgrimage! For over a thousand years pilgrims have walked the Camino Francés - the French Way - to the tomb of the Apostle, Santiago - St James. The beauty and power of Catholic Mission’s pilgrimage lies within the graced experience of walking, a pilgrimage to
The course is aimed at priests, deacons, religious, consecrated, pastoral workers, lay men and women involved in building a synodal Church. Through a series of lectures and group work within an intercultural and interdisciplinary context, the course intends to offer pastoral and theological tools for synodality. The first class will
“Let us set out again with burning hearts, with our eyes open and our feet in motion…” Catholic Mission invites you to take up this call of Pope Francis by offering an immersion for adults who are interested in learning more about our projects in Cambodia, and who seek to
The School of Church Communications of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross is pleased to inform you that registration is now open for the 14th edition of the Professional Seminar for Church Communication Offices. The Seminar, titled “Communication and Evangelization: Context, Attitudes, Experiences”, will be held in Rome January 22-24, 2025. The
At LA RECongress 2025, you will be surrounded by a vibrant community and united in a shared mission. Immerse yourself in workshops led by renowned speakers, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and encounter the beauty of liturgical celebrations that will uplift your soul! RECongress is where faith comes alive, where hearts
