The second (and final) assembly of the Australian Plenary Council has commenced. This assembly will run from Sunday 3 July 2022 to Saturday 9 July and is being held in Sydney. News and reports from the assembly will be added to this page as they become available. Some items may be behind a paywall. Continue reading →
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Plenary Matters
Plenary Matters covers The Plenary Council first assembly, an important gathering of the Catholic Church in Australia which will influence the future of the institution. Join esteemed Australian broadcaster and prominent Catholic Geraldine Doogue as she speaks to other Catholics who are interested in shaping a new, modern Church. Continue reading →
Joan Chittister OSB delivers inspiring address to large audience in Sydney
On 31 May 2022 Catalyst for Renewal hosted a forum in Sydney with Joan Chittister osb. Continue reading →
Report on Reflection Morning 4/6/2022
This is what an attendee wrote about Sr Patty Andrew’s thoughts on Teilhard de Chardin. Continue reading →
Marea Donovan Receives Papal Honour
Marea has been recognised by Pope Francis through admission as a Dame to the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great. Continue reading →
Marea Donovan to receive Papal Award
We have received correspondence from Chris Meney, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Sydney, on behalf of Archbishop Anthony Fisher, advising us that our Catalyst member, Marea Donovan is to receive a papal award and is to be admitted as a Dame of the Order of St Gregory the Great. Continue reading →
Plenary Council – The First Assembly
“In October 2021, the Catholic Church in Australia will gather for the first Assembly of the Plenary Council to be held since the second Vatican Council. Continue reading →
Vale Bishop Geoffrey Robinson
Bishop Geoffrey Robinson passed away on 29 December 2020 after a long illness. Continue reading →
A Personal View of Six Discernment Papers for the Plenary Council
Patricia Gemmell has a Masters in Theology and for 34 years has been a parishioner of St Leonard’s Naremburn, NSW. Patricia is also a member of the Australian Grail National Leadership Team. This article first appeared on the website of The Grail in Australia in June 2020 and is re-published here with permission of the author. Continue reading →