Plenary Matters

Plenary Matters S6 Ep 3: Bold reform in Catholic schools


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Two years on from Australia’s Plenary Council, Catholic schools are taking up Pope Francis’ call for bold action in living the contemporary mission of the Church in Australia.

Deputy CEO of Catholic Schools NSW Danielle Cronin says Catholic schools are no longer immune to the challenges of social cohesion. But it’s ‘in our DNA,’ she says, to see the whole child, including the families and communities around them, as the mission of Catholic education today.

From the Diocese of Lismore to the tiny town of Wee Waa, the ‘Connected Catholic Communities’ initiative is responding to the diverse and distant needs inside and beyond the school gate. It’s a holistic model, based on partnerships – and hope.

  • Read La Civilta Cattolica's interview with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, ‘The Church is more than it seems’
  • Contact Catholic Schools NSW for more information about 'Connected Catholic Communities'
  • See details about the May 26 forum, 'Becoming synodal people'
  • Catch up also on the March forum on women deacons.
  • Thanks for listening! Get in touch via the Plenary Matters Facebook page.

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