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Listening deeply
Just released: Australia Day 2025 Reflection and Discernment Guide from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC)
NATSICC urges the nation to engage in deep reflection and prayer as Australia Day 2025 approaches.
Prayers, reflections, statements
Church and Christian community resources for Australia Day, Aboriginal Sunday & Day of Mourning.
An opportunity to walk together with open hearts on January 26.
WCC News
Northern Hemisphere Christians celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025
The Week of Prayer will be celebrated in Australia in the week between Ascension and Pentecost, 1 - 8 June 2025.
WCCM Academy
Applications are now open for a new cohort of students to study at the The World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM) Academy.
What: A two-year study program of interdisciplinary religious study rooted in contemplative practice.
When: begins in late March 2025.
Where: study online with three residential study and practice periods per year.
Reflections on governance from Synod on Synodality
Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd (ACSL) invite registrations for this learning opportunity.
When: Wednesday 29 January 2025, 3.00pm - 4.00pm (AEDT)
Where: Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd online learning platform.
The International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking
World Day of Prayer - Online Marathon of Prayer
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) invite you to join this global prayer to help end human trafficking and slavery.
When: Friday 7 February 2025
Time: (from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm CET) [8:00pm NSW/VIC/TAS, 7:30 pm SA, 7:00pm QLD, 5:00pm WA]
11 February 2024
Safer Internet Day!
Join the millions of people around the world who come together for a better internet. Celebrate all the ways the internet brings us together to work, learn and share.
Heads, Hearts and Hands: What can dialogue do for us?
In a world torn by violence, dissension, othering and hatred, is there a role for dialogue?
When: Sunday, 2 February to Tuesday, 4 February 2025.
Where: Trinity College Theological School, Parkville and Temple Beth Israel, St Kilda, MELBOURNE, VIC
Virtual Lecture
Topic: Acknowledging Respect & Inclusion of Indigenous Nations Spirituality: In a Nation that Embraces Many Diverse Cultures and Faiths
Guest Speaker: Prof Ann Pattel Gray.
When: Wednesday 5th February
Time: 5:30pm AEDT. (5:00pm SA, 4:30pm QLD, 4:00pm NT, 2:30pm WA)
| February | |
| 1-7 | World Interfaith Harmony Week |
| 4 | International Day of Human Fraternity |
| 8 | International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking |
| 10 | Chinese New Year | Buddhism |
| 11 | Safer Internet Day |
| 13 | 2008: Anniversary of National Apology Day |
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"For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:20
These few words from Jesus mean a lot to us as a promise and assurance.
Prayer to End Family and Domestic Violence from Catholic Social Services Victoria
We long for the time you have promised, when violence is banished...
and the work and wealth of our world is justly shared.
Ways to act for peace this Christmas
There is plenty to feel overwhelmed about – wars, political instability, global hunger, climate change and an unprecedented humanitarian displacement crisis.
One of the most empowering things we can do is to focus on the opportunities within our reach.
Holding the Light Ecumenical Service, 28 November 2024
On 28 November 2024, an Ecumenical Service was held at Wesley Church in Melbourne, remembering victim-survivors of family violence.
