The Canon Law Society of Australia and New Zealand invites you to its 59th Annual Conference in North Sydney.
Monday 31 August – Thursday 3 September 2026
Venue: Rydges North Sydney, 54 McLaren Street, North Sydney NSW (Victoria Cross Metro Station 50m away)
Program highlights:
- Rev. Frank Brennan SJ — Contributions to Public Life by Sir William Deane and Sir Gerard Brennan
- Rev. Brian Lucas — Historical Child Abuse Liability: Who and Why?
- Dr Diane Barr — Bankruptcy in the US: A Diocesan Experience
- Rev. Peter Blayney — The Briefer Process and the Salvation of Souls
- Dr Patrick Mullins — Diocesan Bishops and the ACBC National Response Protocol
- Rev. Dr John Doherty & Rev. Paul Clark — Practicum on CIC Canon 1720: The Administrative Penal Process
- Plus sessions on MPJPs, marriage nullity, experts in candidate evaluation, and episcopal accountability
Rates (include conference program, 3 nights’ accommodation, meals and drinks with dinner):
- Financial members: $1,650 early bird (before 30 June) / $1,850 standard
- Non-members: $1,850 early bird / $1,950 standard
- Canon Law students (JCL/JCD): $1,450
- Conference only (own accommodation): $1,200
Note: Face-to-face only — not available on Zoom or recorded.
Mass for Deceased Members (Tue 5pm), Conference Mass (Wed 5pm), and CLSANZ AGM (Wed 2:30pm).
Source: Canon Law Society of Australia and New Zealand