30 July | An Evening of Dialogue: Pilgrims of Hope | 07:00 pm
Acclaimed filmmaker and author Bill Bennett, whose spiritual journey on the Camino inspired his award-winning film The Way, My Way. Bill will share how walking the Camino revealed a new way of living - simpler, freer, and more hopeful. Hosted by journalist and community leader Genevieve Jacobs AM, the evening will include a keynote presentation by Bill Bennett; small group discussion and audience Q&A facilitated by Genevieve. Event will be held at Marist College Canberra For more information and to register for this free event visit http://tinyurl.com/nf3as9ex
30 July | The Armed Man - a concert for peace and harmony
The Canberra Choral Society and The National Capital Orchestra are joining forces again to present a concert of two very special works for chorus and orchestra, 'The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace' by beloved British composer Sir Karl Jenkins, and 'Human Waves' by legendary Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin AO. Celebrating peace, harmony and resilience, this uplifting concert will be conducted by NCO Music Director Louis Sharpe, with soprano soloist Jillian Halleron and cellist Liam Meany.
31 July | ALIVE: Praise & Worship Night | 7:00pm
Join us for an evening of praise and worship at ALIVE - a night to deepen your faith and gather as a young adult community. Whether you’re seeking renewal, encouragement, or simply a moment to pause and encounter God, this night is for you.
Who: Young Adults (18 - 35) Date: Thursday 31st July 2025 Time: 7pm - 9pm Location: Collins Wing, St Benedict’s Narrabundah (10 Tallara Pkwy, Narrabundah ACT 2604).
For any enquiries, please contact Ethan on 0413 545 808.
3-10 August | Prayer event for National Vocations Awareness
Sacred Heart Church Pearce, 115 Hodgson St. Tuesday 5 August 5:10pm Rosary, 5:30pm Mass follow by Eucharist Adoration and prayers for vocations until 7pm. All Welcome.
7 August | Vocations Dinner at Archbishop's House | 6:00pm
For men interested in discerning a call to the Priesthood. A hearty meal provided with insightful discussions & prayer. To rsvp please contact Vocations Director Fr Emil emil.milat@cg.org.au 0414 523 036.
9 August | Archbishop’s St Mary MacKillop Pilgrimage
Join us for the Archbishop’s St Mary MacKillop Pilgrimage on 9 August 2025 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Eden. This special church has been designated for the Jubilee Year of Hope. Location Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Eden (a designated church for the Jubilee Year of Hope).
For inquiries, Email woodb4922@gmail.com
•Pilgrimage walk starts at 11.00 am from Eden Sports Ground
•Reconciliation available during the walk
•Mass at 12.00 pm
•Visit Mary MacKillop Hall
•Please arrange your own transport
23 August | Mothers Prayers Retreat Day
Become like children (Matt 18:3-5) All women are welcome to join us for our Mothers Prayers Retreat Day. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Gluten free options will be available for morning tea but not for lunch. Come aside together for a day - ignite the child within as we explore, share, pray for our children and have fun in this nurturing community. The day includes talks, reconciliation, and an introduction to Mothers Prayers. We are invited to come together as God's children - accompanied by St Therese of Lisieux who said "it is enough ... to give oneself wholly, as a child, into the arms of the Good God." Date: Saturday 23 August 2025
Time: 8.45am - 4pm
Location: Parish Centre, Holy Trinity Church 3 Strangways Street, Curtin ACT 2605
Register by: 8 August https://www.trybooking.com/dbres
Enquiries: Anne at australia@mothersprayers.org
5 September | Ordination to the Priesthood | 6:00pm
The Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn cordially invites you to the Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Joseph Nivaskaran MGL and Deacon Michael Last MGL. The ceremony will be presided over by Most Reverend Archbishop Christopher Prowse on Friday, 5 September 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at St Christopher’s Cathedral, Canberra. You are most welcome to join the faithful in this solemn celebration as these deacons are ordained to serve as priests in the Church.
13 September | ACU Canberra Open Day | 11:00am
Join us at the Australian Catholic University - Canberra campus for Open Day: 11.00am - 2.00pm, Saturday 13 September. For more information, go to https://openday.acu.edu.au/ or contact futurestudy.CBR@acu.edu.au
19 October | 90th Anniversary of St. Patrick’s Church, Braddon
St. Patrick’s Church Braddon, the first Catholic Church on the North side of Canberra, was dedicated on 20th October 1935. This year marks the 90th anniversary of its consecration. The anniversary will be commemorated on Sunday, 19th October with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Prowse at 8am followed by refreshments. St. Pat’s began life as a church-school and organisers wish to contact former pupils to share their school day memories and to attend the Mass and celebrations on that day. For more information, please contact Ray Toohey 0411182545 or Mary Boyle, maryeboyle8@gmail.com
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