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NEWS

DO YOU HAVE PHOTOS OR VIDEO FOOTAGE FOR WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY 2021? The Australian Catholic Media Council, an advisory body to the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, has proposed the development of a campaign drawing on the theme for World Communications Day 2021: Come and See, to be held 9 May 2021 in . The Media Council is asking if you have high-quality photo and/or video content that has already been shot, that could be used for the Come and See campaign, which will show “the Church in action,” eg: Catholic education; hospitals; aged care; social services; ministry with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics; and parish and community engagement. The compilation and editing work will be overseen by the Bishops Conference’s Media and Communications Department. Please read more about the campaign and instructions on how to share photo or video content. If you can assist, please do so no later than Friday, 16 April 2021.

CONVOCATIONS OF CATHOLICS The Australasian Catholic Coalition for Church Reform (ACCCR) is organising a series of three Convocations of Catholics, promoting Church renewal in the context of the Plenary Council and the signs of the times in Australia. The first will be on Sunday, 2 May 2021 with Joan Chittister OSB, by Zoom. CRA will circulate information about the Convocation with Joan Chittister when registrations are open. In the meantime, please see the ARCCCR appeal for sponsorship support and Convocation Information.

EVENTS/WEBINARS

WEBINAR SERIES FROM PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE HOLY CROSS, ROME Title: Inspiring Trust – click here to find out more or download the brochure Date: April to May 2021 Format: 6 sessions: and 29; , 13, 20 and 27 Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm (time in Rome) click here for the full schedule Registration: Online registration Audience: Anyone responsible for communications in their religious institute. The registered participants will have the option to receive a bi-weekly newsletter (from February to June) with suggested readings, videos and other resources to prepare and to expand their knowledge on the topics covered in the Webinars.

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MISSION: ONE HEART MANY VOICES 2021 CONFERENCE - ONLINE The conference will celebrate and identify the graces, the inspiration and the challenges of living the joy of the Gospel and leading mission in Australia and globally. Read the invitation and view the programme. Date: 1-3 September and a day of creativity and formation on 4 September 2021 Speakers: Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann AM; Cardinal Louis Antonio Gokim Tagle; Dr Ursula Stevens; Mr Hugh Mackay AO; Mr Craig Foster AM; Mr Robert Fitzgerald AM; and Sr Lyndall Brown RSJ; and many more.

2021 CRA EVENTS

Wednesday, 26 May CRA National Justice Seminar Day, ‘Now is the Time!’ , VIC

NEW (Click on the link or download the flyer) Monday, 3 May CRA Professional Development & Networking Day for North , NSW Administrators, ‘Living Your Best Life’

Friday 16 to Sunday CRA Health & Well-Being Weekend Retreat for Male Mittagong, NSW 18 July Leaders of Religious Institutes

Monday 2 to CRA 2021 National Assembly Sydney NSW Thursday 5 August Friday 6 August CRA Interculturality Workshop (TBC)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

LORETO MINISTRIES FINANCE SEEKS ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT Loreto Ministries Finance department is seeking an Accounts Assistant. For the position description and information on how to apply, click here. Applications close Thursday, 15 April 2021.

RESOURCES

GOOD FRIDAY’S GOSPEL Professor Mary Coloe PBVM of Yarra Theological Union has provides the video link to the reflection on John’s Passion, delivered last Tuesday, 30 March.

YEAR OF ST JOSEPH ▪ An April reflection for the Year of St Joseph on “St Joseph – Man of Dreams,” written by Michelle Vass, director of St Mary’s Towers Retreat Centre, Douglas Park (NSW). ▪ A prayer document created by the Bishops Conference’s for the Feast of St Joseph.

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LAUGHTER THERAPY

Just once I would like to read a medication label that says: WARNING May cause permanent weight loss, remove wrinkles and increase energy.