Tag: Parish Renewal Team

A new online workshop is helping Sydney's Catholic communities bring ancient tradition to their streets - just in time for Eucharist28.

With Eucharist28 quickly approaching, there’s no time to waste in preparing for the International Eucharistic Congress.

The new 2026 series of Disciple Diaries opens with Brendan Schneider’s remarkable journey — from the disorienting lights of Sydney’s early‑2000s rave scene and the rise of Pentecostalism, to the fresh spring of Catholic renewal now stirring in Sydney.

Over the weekend of 31 January and 1 February, parishioners from across Sydney and beyond, gathered for Alpha Coaching Days, designed to prepare the next wave of Alpha leaders as missionary disciples at the heart of parish renewal.

As we prepare to enter Lent this year, the Parish Renewal Team within the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation is delighted to release their new Lenten Companion, themed around the powerful words of Jesus at the Last Supper: “This is my body, given for you.”

Over two days, The Alpha Catholic Conference offered a feast of formation, fraternity and expert advice for over 200 Catholics from across the country, seeking to deepen their faith and be empowered to help transform their parish and community.

On 11 October, the parish community of Our Lady of Mt Carmel in Mt Pritchard gathered for a transformative “Renewed for Mission Day” – a faith-filled event designed to inspire, equip, and unite parishioners in their shared mission to build a vibrant, Christ-centred community.

As the 'Way of Hope' Alpha Catholic Conference approaches on 30 October and 1 November at the Liverpool Catholic Club, anticipation is building for the keynote address by Sr Elena Marie, a Dominican Sister of St Cecilia who has a PhD in psychology and a passion for helping others flourish in faith.

Throughout August and September, The Parish Renewal Team held workshops to help Pastoral Care Councils in their vital work supporting Sydney parishes

From Corporate Boardroom to Parish Ministry - how ‘Called and Gifted’ Transformed Vlado's Understanding of Leadership.

While leaking roofs and the need for ceiling fans may be some of the practical matters Parish Pastoral Councils often address, “they also help parishes become truly mission-oriented communities that actively welcome newcomers and provide spiritual homes for seekers."

What happens when a trained nurse discovers that God has gifted her in ways she never imagined? For Marini Logarti, “Called and Gifted” became the key to unlocking a completely new path in life – one that has led her from the hospital ward to event management and parish leadership.