We are not meant to be alone. From the moment we are born to our last breath, we are invited into relationship with each other and with God. Taking our lead from Jesus Christ, who walks closely with us every step of the way, we too are called to accompany each other through life, even and perhaps especially in the darkest and most challenging moments.

In this week’s stories, Fr Geoff McIlroy prepares to undertake the 'Wall-to-Wall' bike ride in support of police legacy organisations. He shares some of the joys and challenges of his role as a police chaplain, observing that the essence of this work is simply ‘being present and showing compassion’.

At last Friday's Archbishop's Dinner, hosted by the Knights of the Southern Cross, a record $88,000 was raised for the education of seminarians, men who have been called to walk alongside us through every stage of our lives. But as guest speaker and palliative care physician Associate Professor Natasha Michael pointed out, we all have an important role to play in accompanying the ill and dying.

And Fr Stephen Wang, Rector of the Venerable English College in Rome, spoke with us when he was in Melbourne recently about the call to evangelise and how we can bring others along on the journey of faith. Pointing out that for most people ‘belonging comes before believing,’ he suggested we can build trust and inspire curiosity by creating spaces in which people can ‘feel welcomed, connect, and take things at their own pace’.

We are not meant to be alone. From the moment we are born to our last breath, we are invited into relationship with each other and with God. Taking our lead from Jesus Christ, who walks closely with us every step of the way, we too are called to accompany each other through life, even and perhaps especially in the most challenging moments.

In this week’s stories, Fr Geoff McIlroy prepares to ride to Canberra as part of the 'Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance' in support of police legacy organisations. He shares some of the joys and challenges of his role as a police chaplain, observing that the essence of this work is simply ‘being present and showing compassion’.

At last Friday's Archbishop's Dinner, hosted by the Knights of the Southern Cross, a record $88,000 was raised for the education of seminarians, men who have been called to walk alongside us through every stage of our lives. But as guest speaker and palliative care physician Associate Professor Natasha Michael pointed out, we all have an important role to play in accompanying the ill and dying.

And Fr Stephen Wang, Rector of the Venerable English College in Rome, spoke with us when he was in Melbourne recently about the call to evangelise and how we can bring others along on the journey of faith. Pointing out that for most people ‘belonging comes before believing,’ he suggested we can build trust and inspire curiosity by creating spaces in which people can ‘feel welcomed, connect, and take things at their own pace’.

Applications are currently open for the following positions:

Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

• Animation Consultant, East Melbourne (including travel to the Western Region)
• Deputy Director, Proclaim: The Office for Mission Renewal, East Melbourne
• Library Manager—Mannix Library, East Melbourne
  
• Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, East Melbourne
• Aboriginal Catholic Ministry of Victoria (ACMV) Coordinator, Thornbury

Parish positions

• Parish Secretary, Sacred Heart Parish, Kew
• Parish Secretary, St Dominic’s Parish, Camberwell East

If you are interested in applying for any of the above positions, further details can be found here.

To learn more about upcoming events and opportunities, visit the Melbourne Catholic events page.