Re-Emergence Of The Synod Of Bishops In The Life Of The Church – Michael Whelan SM
On the sixtieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council we pause to remember! Historian, Giuseppe Alberigo, offers a good summary of the context within which the Synod […]
Reflections on Pope Benedict on his Funeral, 6 January 2023 – Geraldine Doogue
Benedict the 16th was not one of my favourite Catholic churchmen. But like his predecessor John Paul II, I always cut them some slack, given their personal encounters with chaos […]
2022 End of Year Newsletter
The Catalyst President has issued the following message to all Catalyst supporters, summarizing the year and offering best wishes for the new year: With 2022 rapidly drawing to a close, […]
Synod on Synodality: Catalyst Submission to the Continental Phase
Catalyst for Renewal has made a submission to the Continental Phase of the Synod on Synodality. We thank those who contributed and in particular Patricia Gemmel who expertly facilitated our […]
1 Oct 2022 Reflection morning review – Fr Paul Durkin
Fr Paul who was ordained in 2011 after a career in Catholic education shared with us his vision of what a parish priest should be and his experience in this […]
Hugh Mackay at Q & A in the Crypt – 9 October 2022
Social researcher and author Hugh MacKay AO spoke today on his new book, The Kindness Revolution, reminding us our capacity for kindness is fundamental to our humanity.
The Plenary Council – Second Assembly
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 […]
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 […]
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. For over 30 years Sister Joan has been a passionate advocate for social justice and an outspoken proponent of personal faith and fulfilment. Author of dozens of books on spirituality, this beloved Benedictine nun visited Sydney as part of a speaking tour of Australia.
Report on Reflection Morning 4/6/2022
This is what an attendee wrote about Sr Patty Andrew’s thoughts on Teilhard de Chardin.
