Historically, university chaplaincy has been somewhat of a “grey area” in Australia, when it comes to support, training and coordination. In some instances, the Catholic university chaplain is an employee of the relevant local diocese; at other times, he or she is employed by the university or perhaps the chaplain is simply a volunteer.
Australian Catholic parishes are embracing the international “Alpha” model of evangelisation, with an increasing number of groups being established over the past few years.
Recordings from the October 2022 Evangelise conference are now available publicly, through the new online video resource library, Evangelise Plus.
The digital revolution is one of the greatest socio-cultural changes the world has ever seen. Like the industrial revolution, it is drastically changing the way we think, live, interact, communicate and even worship.
Australian Catholics will hear from the head of the Vatican’s Church and Sport Office during an online, national consultation later this month exploring sports and faith.
It is often said that families are the foundation of society and, indeed, of the Church. But in a world of increasing secularisation and decreasing numbers of Catholics, how can parents raise children who retain their faith and invigorate the Church’s life by taking up religious vocations?
Chair of the Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry Archbishop Christopher Prowse shares a Christmas message with readers of the National Centre for Evangelisation's newsletter, The Bridge.
Bondi might be known for its beaches, but Fr Anthony Robbie is on a bold mission to associate the sunny NSW suburb with a growing, attractive and flourishing Catholic community.
The readings for the Third Sunday in Advent are a reminder that Jesus came into the world to bring the Good News to the poor. Pope Francis also reminds us that, as followers of Jesus, we too must bring this same Good News to the peripheries. In this issue of The Bridge, we share stories of communities who will be bringing this message of hope during the Christmas season.
Often regarded as the home of free speech, modern universities can be a place of many joys and some unique challenges for those wishing to propose Christ. In Australia, Catholic chaplains are present in most universities, but their role and involvement in university life can vary greatly. The National Centre for Evangelisation recently spoke to university chaplains from a range of tertiary institutions, including Catholic, secular, urban and regional universities.
