‘60 Years since Vatican II—Pope Francis, Synodality and the Jubilee Year of Hope’ presented by Rev Dr Max Vodola

Name: Leighton Hughes
Price range: $

This session will explore some of the key insights of Vatican II, which concluded 60 years ago in 1965. The council renewed the Church in order to focus on liturgical reform, the role of the laity in the mission of the Church and the important work of ecumenism and social justice. In promoting a more synodal Church, Pope Francis has continued to unfold the rich legacy and grace of Vatican II.

Engaging Your Faith is a series of short, online presentations that invite participants to reflect on what it means to be people of faith in the contemporary world. Experienced lecturers from Catholic Theological College present on a variety of topics such as issues relating to science and faith (including AI), Vatican II, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Scripture, religion and ethics, and the Jubilee of Hope.

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Bookings close on Friday 9 May.

Banner image: Pope John XXIII leads the opening session of the Second Vatican Council in St Peter's Basilica on 11 October 1962. (Photo: CNS/L'Osservatore Romano.)

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Event Date

Tuesday 13 May 2025
7.00pm–8.30pm

Venue

Online

Cost

$25 per session
$40 per session (with accreditation)

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At the heart of who we are is not all the buildings but the person of Jesus Christ, who enters into our lives and who we then share with others.

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At the heart of who we are is not all the buildings but the person of Jesus Christ, who enters into our lives and who we then share with others.

Learn

'Jesus Christ loves you; he gave his life to save you; and now he is living at your side every day to enlighten, strengthen and free you.'

Live

'Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation.'

Connect

'The Church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged to live the good life of the Gospel.'

How do I...

'Jesus Christ loves you; he gave his life to save you; and now he is living at your side every day to enlighten, strengthen and free you.'

Safeguarding

'The effective protection of minors and a commitment to ensure their human and spiritual development, in keeping with the dignity of the human person, are integral parts of the Gospel message that the Church and all members of the faithful are called to spread throughout the world.'

‘60 Years since Vatican II—Pope Francis, Synodality and the Jubilee Year of Hope’ presented by Rev Dr Max Vodola

Banner image: Pope John XXIII leads the opening session of the Second Vatican Council in St Peter's Basilica on 11 October 1962. (Photo: CNS/L'Osservatore Romano.)