NCCA Newsletters (2320)
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Chaldean patriarch preaches Mary as bridge between Catholics, Muslims
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako describes how Mary, the mother of Jesus, has a "unique position" in Christian and Muslim religions
HARMONY WEEK - EVERYONE BELONGS
Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds.
Harmony Day, 21 March: A day for us to come together and celebrate all of our differences and diversity in Australia.
RAMADAN MUBARAK
Begins on 23 March 2023 and ends on 21 April 2023
Warm greetings to our Muslim friends as they enter a period of prayer, fasting, charity-giving.
| April | |
| 2 | World Autism Awareness Day |
| 7 | World Health Day |
| 6-13 | Pesach/Passover (Judaism) |
| 9 | Easter (Christianity) |
| 16 | Easter/Pascha (Orthodox Christianity) |
For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NRSV)
We have moved into the period of Lent. This season of repentance, reflection and preparation shapes us as people as we look ahead to Easter.
Pilgrimage of Trust on Earth
Br Merric from the Taizé community in France is visiting Australia. He will be present at events being held in NSW, WA and Victoria from Monday 6 March to Sunday 26 March 2023.
SAVE THE DATE
NCCA Roundtable - ACET
When: Friday 24 March 2023 in Melbourne
Details: are being finalised. Please add this date to your diary
News and updates
- Open Letter from Religious Leaders: NCCA President, joint signatory
- Statements from the Soul: new book launched
- Melbourne dialogue: Australian and Canadian First Nations leaders yarn in Melbourne
Latest news
ACRT welcomes new co-chairs: Major Karen Elkington and Rev Sandy Boyce
Announcement from the NSW Government: refugee settlement strategy
Refugee Support Fund Grant: applications close 10 March
News and updates
- Culturally safe responses to First Nations children
- NCCA SCP Presenter Training WA and Victoria
- NCCA WA workbook
- Pope dedicates March as month of prayer for victims of abuse
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Walking the Way of the HeART Retreat
A Lenten Ignatian Walk with Art at the Art Gallery of NSW
When: various dates from Thursday 16 March 2023 - Saturday 25 March 2023
Where: St Mary's Cathedral to Art Gallery of NSW.
PIEN 2023 Lenten Guide
Take a walk in the footsteps of an Ecumenical Accompanier (EA).
WCC General Secretary
Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay was installed as the ninth WCC General Secretary on 17 February 2023.
Applications for the 2024 year are now open
The Winifred Kiek Memorial Scholarship for 2024 will be awarded to a woman who is a resident of Australia.
Applications for the 2024 Winifred Kiek Memorial Scholarship are open now and must be received by 31 May 2023.
