Hope you've been keeping well, perhaps staying close to the heater! Grab a cuppa, settle in and have a look at all the great stuff happening in the Melbourne Diocese!
Promoting care and opposing euthanasia
The Victorian Government is seeking to introduce euthanasia and assisted suicide in the coming months. The proposed changes will impact everyone, not just those terminally ill. For more info visit www.cam.org.au/Euthanasia.
A video worth watching
Experts in medicine, law, aged care and Catholic teaching explore issues related to end of life care including planning for the end of life, palliative care and euthanasia.
Are you interested in paid or volunteer youth ministry?
This exciting new initiative is for parishes looking for the right person to initiate youth ministry in their community, and young emerging leaders who feel called to serve youth in a parish setting. Find out more HERE.
Camino De Santiago!
The boys are off! Keep track of the young men on their incredible journey, the Camino De Santiago pilgrimage.
Follow Catholic Vocations on Facebook to see all the latest updates: HERE.
Do we introduce a law for the benefit of the few at the risk of the many?
We unpack the topic of physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia. Discussing what it is, why you should be concerned, and what you can do about it. Listen to the insightful podcast: HERE.
New speaker announcement! Emily Wilson is confirmed. Inspirational speaker, author, and musician. This Californian is helping every person she encounters recognize their identity and worth in Christ. Check out the other recently announced speakers and musicians: HERE.
Pope Francis: Words of Wisdom
The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of July 2017: Lapsed Christians - That our brothers and sisters who have strayed from the faith, through our prayer and witness to the Gospel, may rediscover the merciful closeness of the Lord and the beauty of the Christian life.
ACSA Conference 2017 | St Leo's College (7 July)
ACSA is the national body of Catholic tertiary students. A national conference, where Catholic students from across the country come to meet each other and to be nourished spiritually, intellectually, and pastorally.
Details: HERE
Women's Retreat (14-16 July)
The Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia invite women of all ages for a weekend of prayer, talks, discussion, and fellowship. Details HERE.
Euthanasia: Making Your Voice Heard
A letter writing afternoon for anyone who wishes to express to their local Members of Parliament the reasons why they oppose the forthcoming Government-sponsored bill that will make assisted suicide and euthanasia legal in Victoria. Details: HERE
CapFest 2017 (20-23 July)
CapFest is a chance for young people from around Australia to come together, get to know each other and share in the Capuchin Franciscan charism over 3-4 days. Details HERE.
Mass for Young Adults 2017
Join young people across Melbourne for Mass at St Peter's and Paul's, South Melbourne.
Updates for future masses can be found HERE
