Dr Myriam Wijlens on: “The Prophetic Voice of the Laity in the Renewal of the Church”.

Newman College, Melbourne 887 Swanston St, Parkville, Victoria, Australia

We are delighted to invite you to our next exciting guest speaker as part of the Bishop Vincent Presents series: Dr Myriam Wijlens on: “The Prophetic Voice of the Laity in the Renewal of the Church”.   Internationally recognised Dutch theologian, ecumenist and consultor to several Vatican bodies, Dr Myriam Wijlens will

Free

Towards Synod 2024 Opening: October and beyond!

Online

The Instrumentum Laboris (Working Document) for the second Assembly of the Synod, October 2024, published on 9 July, sets the tone and expectations for the Assembly. A key question for Catholics is: Will it be enough to restore credibility and confidence in an ailing church and reverse the rapidly declining

Free

GENERATIVE AI: Philosophical and Theological Questions

Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, Australian Catholic University Level 7, St Teresa of Kolkata Building, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, Melbourne, VIC

James Dorahy, Michael Theophilos, David Kirchhoffer (Australian Catholic University), Matthew Sharpe (Australian Catholic University) This event is available both online and in-person 1:30-2 pm: A. Prof. Matt Sharpe Intro: Inevitable? The Irreplacable Good(s) of Thinking about What We--Humans--are Doing 2-2:30 pm: A. Prof. David Kirchhoffer Foundational moral principles for AI

The Aussie Camino

Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre, Melbourne 362 Albert Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Take the 10-day pilgrimage across the Australian Camino, which perfectly balances scenery, soul-searching, and spiritual growth. This journey offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and find inner peace while exploring the beautiful South Australian landscape. Today’s, pilgrim travellers, taking the direct road to Penola, along the modern highway,

$3,125

“What makes a Catholic University Catholic?”

ACU North Sydney 40 Edward Street, North Sydney, NSW, Australia

30TH ASEACCU CONFERENCE 2024 "What makes a Catholic University Catholic?" Expressing and Integrating Identity and Mission

$650

Formation Day for Formators – High Quality Facilitation & Training

Good Samaritan Function Centre 2 Avenue Road, Glebe, Sydney, NSW, Australia

It’s often challenging to find formation programs for formators to grow their own skills, not the shaping of content, which is always context-specific, but processes and honing skills of cultivating deep understanding and learning for those with whom they minister. Formators come to formation for mission from various pathways with

$190

Jamberoo Abbey Retreats 2024

Jamberoo Abbey 695 Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW, Australia

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  

Responding Restoratively to Complaints of Sexual Abuse

Online

Restorative Practice is about the centrality of relationships in our lives and how we work everyday to maintain, strengthen and repair the important relationships that scaffold our wellbeing and enable us to thrive. This session will allow learners to: Understand a Restorative Conversation Understand the theoretical basis for a Restorative Script

Free – $65

University of Notre Dame U.S. Online courses

Online

Join thousands of Catholics who have deepened their understanding of the faith by completing online courses created by Notre Dame theology professors and other theologians. STEP online courses are well-suited for catechists, school teachers, lay ministers, deacons and other adult Catholics who seek distance learning that is intellectually-rigorous and faithful to the

$US99

Discovering God through Action & Reflection

Online

Discovering God through Action & Reflection The spirituality of the Young Christian Students Friends, Our special guest this month is South African Fr Mike Deeb O.P., founding chaplain to the Young Christian Students in South Africa and later chaplain to the International YCS. He was also Permanent Delegate to the

Free

The St Phoebe Webinar: Where are St Phoebe’s successors today?

Online

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

Free

2024 NATSICC Spirituality and Formation Retreat

St Clement's Retreat Centre Galong, NSW

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

Season of Creation Convocation

Online

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.

Free

In the Footsteps of Mary MacKillop – Pilgrimage

Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre, Melbourne 362 Albert Street, East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

‘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

$4.810

Catholic Mission El Camino Pilgrimage

Spain

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

$3750

2024 – 2025 Synodality Training Course

Online

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

Catholic Mission Cambodia Immersion

Cambodia

“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

$4600

2025 Professional Seminar for Church Communications Offices

Rome

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

Los Angeles Religious Education Congress Tour

Los Angeles USA

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

$4,920