As the Church in Australia prepares for Assembly 1 of Plenary 2020 (2-10 October, 2021), it has asked members to consider the question: “In what way does the Church in Australia recommit to the mission of Catholic education, including Catholic schools and universities in the decades to come?”

The role of Catholic schools has always been central to Australian Catholic identity, and the introduction of curricula and teaching practices, such as WA’s Religion and Life as an ATAR subject, plays an important role in the Church’s evangelisation and formation of young people.

Plenary asks for “candour and courage” as members examine the future of Catholic education.

We are pleased to introduce to you, Congregational Leader of the Dominican Sisters Western Australia, Sr Mary Ryan OP.

Plenary Council Member Professor Francis Campbell is the University of Notre Dame Vice-Chancellor. Let’s hear Professor Campbell’s response to what he thinks the Holy Spirit is saying to the Church in Australia at this time. By The Record.

With most of the country’s population currently in lockdown or having experienced lockdowns in recent weeks the First Plenary Council Assembly the journey been adapted to cope with changing circumstances caused by COVID-19. By Contributor.

For our next Plenary Member, we are pleased for you to meet Redemptoris Mater Seminary Rector, Fr Michael Moore SM. Let’s hear Fr Michael Moore’s response to what he thinks the Holy Spirit is saying to the Church in Australia at this time. By The Record.

Plenary Council President Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB will be in Parramatta and Melbourne to deliver lectures, as the nation approaches the First Assembly of the Plenary Council in October 2021.