15-16th March: AMPJP Mission Committee Meeting
North Sydney
On 15-16 March 2023 Mercy Partners Director of Formation, Dr Caroline Thompson attended the AMPJP Mission Committee meeting in North Sydney with fellow Committee members.
22nd March: Mater Communications Team – Governance and Church Protocols
Brisbane
On Wednesday 22 March 2023 Mercy Partners Director of Formation, Dr Caroline Thompson met with the Mater Communications team and conducted a workshop on Governance and Church communication protocols.
23rd March: The Mater Brisbane – Official Blessing and Opening of Catherine’s House
Mater, Brisbane
On Thursday 23 March 2023 Mercy Partners was delighted to attend the official opening and blessing of Catherine’s House.
24th March: Mercy Partners Annual Pastoral Care and Mission Leaders Gathering
Brisbane
Each year Mercy Partners hosts a Pastoral Care and Mission Leaders Gathering. This year on Friday 24 March, the attendees gathered for dinner, taking time to share and connect. They then held the following three sessions:
- Catholic Identity workshop
- Networks and Communities – with guest speakers from the Romero Centre – Mengistu Hailu, Manager and Richard Langford, Head of Community and Corporate Relations
- Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) – with guest speakers Rev Dr Adam McIntosh, Associate Director of Mission: Pastoral Care (UnitingCare Queensland) who presented: “Remaining in Lament and Hope – A pastoral response for a Voluntary Assisted Dying pathway” and Paul Blom, Education Officer – Religious Education, Learning Services (Brisbane Catholic Education)
Want to find our more about Mercy Partners Formation?
Mercy Partners Formation offers a range of programs, events, resources and support for leaders in Mercy Partners ministries to foster and incorporate the founding congregations culture, values, charism and Catholic identity.
