Leading in Hope: Vital Parishes

‘For I know what plans I have in mind for you—declares the Lord ... to give you a future and hope’ (Jeremiah 29:11).

Parish clergy and leadership teams are invited to get ahead of the curve and begin 2025 with a special day of formation and planning, focusing on what makes up a vital parish—a key dimension of the Take the Way of the Gospel Framework for Parish Renewal. Join us for an inspiring line-up of keynote talks and practical workshops on missionary vision, leadership excellence and collaboration.

Whatever your parish’s leadership structure or current plans are, this is the perfect opportunity to share ideas with others, connect as a parish team and be equipped to chart a hopeful path towards missionary renewal.

Keynote speaker: André Regnier

André and his wife Angèle co-founded Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) in Saskatoon, Canada. For over three decades, CCO has ministered to university students, calling them to deeper conversion and a Christ-centered life. André has led numerous international missions and authored several books on missionary identity, renewal and evangelisation. In 2015, he and Angèle received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal for distinguished service to the Church.

Workshops

• ‘Raising up leaders to build missionary culture’, with André Regnier, Catholic Christian Outreach
• ‘Demystifying senior leadership teams’—hear from parishes across the Archdiocese of Melbourne
• ‘Interpreting the parish social profile for mission’, with Dr Stephen Reid, National Pastoral Research Centre

Registrations and morning tea from 10am, with sessions beginning at 10.30am.

For any enquiries, please contact proclaim@cam.org.au.