To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the commencement of the Second Vatican Council, a national conference will be held in Sydney. "The Great Grace" will be a wonderful opportunity for Catholics involved in all fields of Church life to come together and gain a renewed appreciation of the ‘great gift’ of Vatican II.

Thursday Evenings 7.30pm

2 May -  God’s Love - Salvation

9 May - New Life

16 May  - Receiving God’s Gifts

23 May - Baptised In The Spirit

Xavier Centre, Cnr Harbour & Crown St, Wollongong

(A collection will be taken to assist with expenses)

‘Growing Good Men’ is a unique opportunity for dads and their teenage sons to embark on a quest of discovery.

A son’s relationship with his father can be a powerful guiding force as he wrestles with the questions of what kind of man he is becoming. The most important ingredient in this relationship is time. Take time out together to get reconnected in an environment which fosters honesty, mutual respect and a hunger for more out of life.

Specifically for St Augustines College, Cairns (held at Quinola Lakes Camping and Conference Centre)   -   24-26 May 2013

Specifically for Iona College, Brisbane   -   14-16 June 2013

Open invitation event in Melbourne   -   5-7 July 2013

‘Growing Good Men’ is a unique opportunity for dads and their teenage sons to embark on a quest of discovery.

A son’s relationship with his father can be a powerful guiding force as he wrestles with the questions of what kind of man he is becoming. The most important ingredient in this relationship is time. Take time out together to get reconnected in an environment which fosters honesty, mutual respect and a hunger for more out of life.

Specifically for St Augustines College, Cairns (held at Quinola Lakes Camping and Conference Centre)   -   24-26 May 2013

Specifically for Iona College, Brisbane   -   14-16 June 2013

Open invitation event in Melbourne   -   5-7 July 2013

menALIVE began by organising weekends for men in parishes — what better place to discover a supportive community of men than in your backyard?

Since those early days, menAlive teams work in partnership with parishes throughout Australia and New Zealand to facilitate these weekends.

The program has been honed over the past seven years and delivers relevant talks and personal testimonies, opportunity for discussion in small groups. Most importantly, it provides the space and environment for men to reflect.

The experience of men gathering together at a menAlive weekend is dynamic and powerful. Many men are inspired, encouraged and feel that they have a new sense of purpose and mission.

Come along to a menALIVE weekend near you and discover what it means to be fully alive.

St Francis Xavier Parish Men's Weekend, Ballina NSW

‘Growing Good Men’ is a unique opportunity for dads and their teenage sons to embark on a quest of discovery.

A son’s relationship with his father can be a powerful guiding force as he wrestles with the questions of what kind of man he is becoming. The most important ingredient in this relationship is time. Take time out together to get reconnected in an environment which fosters honesty, mutual respect and a hunger for more out of life.

Specifically for St Augustines College, Cairns (held at Quinola Lakes Camping and Conference Centre)   -   24-26 May 2013

Specifically for Iona College, Brisbane   -   14-16 June 2013

Open invitation event in Melbourne   -   5-7 July 2013

menALIVE began by organising weekends for men in parishes — what better place to discover a supportive community of men than in your backyard?

Since those early days, menAlive teams work in partnership with parishes throughout Australia and New Zealand to facilitate these weekends.

The program has been honed over the past seven years and delivers relevant talks and personal testimonies, opportunity for discussion in small groups. Most importantly, it provides the space and environment for men to reflect.

The experience of men gathering together at a menAlive weekend is dynamic and powerful. Many men are inspired, encouraged and feel that they have a new sense of purpose and mission.

Come along to a menALIVE weekend near you and discover what it means to be fully alive.

St Francis Xavier Parish Men's Weekend, Ballina NSW

Come and Listen and Meet Christ Today in this Year of Faith, every night is a different experience.

Revesby, 1 Beaconsfield St, St Luke's School Hall

Catechesis: Pope John Paul II described the Neocatechumenal Way as "in itinerary of Catholic formation, valid for our society and for our times".

An opportunity to find rich meaning and interpretation of your daily life, and experience a fullness of a daily life with Christ, to live in today's society.

Sundays and Wednesdays 14/04/2013 to 9/06/2013

Sundays: 7.00 - 8.00 pm; Wednesdays: 7.30-8.30 pm

Come and Listen and Meet Christ Today in this Year of Faith, every night is a different experience.

Denistone East, 448 Blaxland Rd, St Therese's School Hall

Catechesis: Pope John Paul II described the Neocatechumenal Way as "in itinerary of Catholic formation, valid for our society and for our times".

An opportunity to find rich meaning and interpretation of your daily life, and experience a fullness of a daily life with Christ, to live in today's society.

Sundays and Wednesdays 28/04/2013 to 23/06/2013

Come and Listen and Meet Christ Today in this Year of Faith, every night is a different experience.

Warrawong, Cnr Flagstaff Rd and Bruce Rd, St Francis of Assisi Hall

Catechesis: Pope John Paul II described the Neocatechumenal Way as "in itinerary of Catholic formation, valid for our society and for our times".

An opportunity to find rich meaning and interpretation of your daily life, and experience a fullness of a daily life with Christ, to live in today's society.

Sundays and Wednesdays 7/04/2013 to 2/06/2013 at 7.30-8.30 pm

Come and Listen and Meet Christ Today in this Year of Faith, every night is a different experience.

Denistone East, 448 Blaxland Rd, St Therese's School Hall

Catechesis: Pope John Paul II described the Neocatechumenal Way as "in itinerary of Catholic formation, valid for our society and for our times".

An opportunity to find rich meaning and interpretation of your daily life, and experience a fullness of a daily life with Christ, to live in today's society.

Sundays and Wednesdays 28/04/2013 to 23/06/2013

Come and Listen and Meet Christ Today in this Year of Faith, every night is a different experience.

Revesby, 1 Beaconsfield St, St Luke's School Hall

Catechesis: Pope John Paul II described the Neocatechumenal Way as "in itinerary of Catholic formation, valid for our society and for our times".

An opportunity to find rich meaning and interpretation of your daily life, and experience a fullness of a daily life with Christ, to live in today's society.

Sundays and Wednesdays 14/04/2013 to 9/06/2013

Sundays: 7.00 - 8.00 pm; Wednesdays: 7.30-8.30 pm

Come and Listen and Meet Christ Today in this Year of Faith, every night is a different experience.

Warrawong, Cnr Flagstaff Rd and Bruce Rd, St Francis of Assisi Hall

Catechesis: Pope John Paul II described the Neocatechumenal Way as "in itinerary of Catholic formation, valid for our society and for our times".

An opportunity to find rich meaning and interpretation of your daily life, and experience a fullness of a daily life with Christ, to live in today's society.

Sundays and Wednesdays 7/04/2013 to 2/06/2013 at 7.30-8.30 pm