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Preaching school helps Catholics find the words to express the Word
The Catholic Church is rich in faith, prayer and ritual. But, as Sr Maeve Louise Heaney VDMF sees it, many Catholics need help finding the words to express that faith. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Youth Ministry School equips new generation of leaders
For Georgia, attending the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese’s Youth Ministry Equipping School was about seeking something many young Catholics say can be hard to find at times – community. Source: Catholic Voice.
Companions promote hope and hospitality
Ministry leaders in health care, aged care, community services and education gathered from across Australia and New Zealand for two days of talks and workshops at the fourth annual Mercy Ministry Companions conference last week. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Call for lay Catholics to play greater role in Church
Three ground-breaking reports were launched at the Association of Ministerial Public Juridic Persons Forum in Cairns last week.
Prison ministry offers support Inside and Outside
Kairos Prison Ministry, which has provided support and programs for over 10,000 individuals affected by incarceration across Australia, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Source: Catholic Voice.
Conference told deacons ‘pilgrims of hope’
There was a strong spirit of camaraderie at the 2025 National Deacons Conference, held at the Adelaide Hills Convention Centre in Hahndorf, South Australia, writes Deacon Tim Grauel. Source: The Southern Cross.
Deacons to hold national conference in Adelaide
Deacons from around Australia will gather in Adelaide next week for the 2025 National Deacons Conference. Source: The Southern Cross.
Alive in the Spirit conference ‘aims to be more than a talkfest’
The Pastoral Ministry Network will host its “Alive in the Spirit” conference in Sydney this month, bringing together ordained and lay ministers, along with pastoral council members, education and youth ministers, and other parish and community representatives.
New network aims to support leaders in youth ministry
A new national body – the Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Network – is set to foster and support leaders in Australia’s Catholic youth ministry community.