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For The Diary

Pope’s approval saved movement under threat

The Australian Cardijn Institute will host a webinar to mark 100 years since Cardinal Joseph Cardijn’s landmark first meeting with Pope Pius XI, when the pontiff gave his enthusiastic approval to the emerging movement of the Young Christian Workers (YCW).

Bishops For The Diary

‘Being a refugee has shaped me’: Bishop Long to tell his Vietnam War story

Parramatta Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv will offer a personal reflection on the atrocities of the Vietnam War at an Australian Catholic Historical Society event next month. Source: Catholic Outlook.

For The Diary Health

How nurses can remain compassionate without burning out

Burnout has become the defining struggle of the nursing profession in recent years, a phenomenon that philosopher-turned nurse Mark Lazenby knows too well. Source: ACU.

For The Diary Social Services

Cardinal Mykola to address social services conference

“Hope in Action” is the theme for the Catholic Social Services Australia National Conference, to be held in Sydney, March 19-20. 

For The Diary Safeguarding

Renowned safeguarding expert to lecture in Australia

Internationally renowned safeguarding expert Fr Hans Zollner SJ will touch down in Brisbane early next month to embark on a two-week long speaking tour of Australia. Source: ACSL.

For The Diary

Exploring the gains and losses in lay apostolate

The Cardijn Lecture for 2024 will be delivered by Dr Patricia Jones on Thursday 14 November, exploring the theme: ‘Patrick Keegan, first lay auditor to address Vatican II’. Source: Australian Cardijn Institute.

For The Diary

Mission conference’s invitation to ‘Choose Hope’

The Mission One Heart Many Voices conference to be held in Sydney from May 19-21 next year will be an invitation to ‘Choose Hope’, featuring guest speakers from Australia and overseas. Source. Catholic Mission.

For The Diary History

Exploring the multicultural heritage of early Christianity

“Shepherd at the Crossroads: Converging Traditions in Early Christianity” is the theme of a symposium to be held at Campion College in western Sydney next month.

Evangelisation For The Diary

How to express yourself in the workplace 

The Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership will host an online event discussing how to express one’s faith in the workplace.