Evolving Catholicism and the Synod

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Webinar   Speakers:  Francis Sullivan and Kevin Liston Francis Sullivan, Chair of Concerned Catholics Canberra Goulburn, was previously CEO of the Truth Justice and Healing Council He is currently Chair of the Mater Group of hospitals, Catholic Social Services Australia and a Director of Mercy Health. Kevin Liston is Co-chair

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Webinar dialogue: Promoting the mission and vocation of lay people

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Lumen Gentium 1964 - 2024 This year is the 40th anniversary of the Vatican II document, Lumen Gentium, which presented the Church as the “People of God” and includes the pathbreaking Chapter 4 on The Laity. ACI has invited Dr Paul Lentern to host a dialogue on this key topic

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SYNOD ON SYNODALITY – What we can hope for and expect from the Synod?

The focus of this webinar will be on the state of play since the first Assembly and the lead up to the second Assembly in October 2024. Joining us will be Bishop Vincent Long who held a Diocesan Synod in the Parramatta Diocese in 2023 and Dr Sandie Cornish who attended

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Xavier School of Mission- update – now being held in 2025

Holy Spirit Seminary, Banyo 487 Earnshaw Rd, Banyo, QLD, Australia

The Xavier School of Mission aims to equip and form leaders in evangelisation at the service of the Dioceses of Queensland and beyond. It is a dynamic and flexible resource that places the Church’s mission to evangelise at the heart of Holy Spirit Seminary’s formative process. It emerges from Holy Spirit Provincial Seminary’s commitment

$650

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

St Patrick's Cathedral Hall, Parramatta 1 Marist Place, Parramatta, NSW, 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

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Towards Synod 2024 Opening: October and beyond!

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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

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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 gets lost in Mission Drift?

Harts Pub Essex St & Gloucester St, The Rocks (Sydney), NSW, Australia

Ministry Leadership Program Mission in the Pub: What gets lost in mission drift? A discussion about what is at stake for our organisations when leadership for mission is misunderstood and unsupported. Speakers: Prof Fr Frank Brennan SJ OA, Adjunct Professor, ACU Ms Sonya Smart, Chief Executive Officer, VMCH Ms Kerry

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