Free webinar.

There are many different streams in lay Catholicism, represented by various types of formal and informal group activities. This webinar will provide an opportunity for representatives of a selected range of groups – old and new, big and small – to briefly explore their essential principles and driving forces. Some focus outwards and others inwards; some on social justice and/or education ministries; others on dialogue and/or spirituality. They all represent the changing face of modern Catholicism in Australasia.

Panel

• Margaret Bounader – Association of Ministerial Public Juridic Persons (AMPJP)
• Denise Playoust – Catalyst for Renewal
• Jo Ayers – Rongopai Eucharistic Community
• John Collins – Rongopai Eucharistic Community
• Petra Ball – Teams of Our Lady
• Terry McDevitt – Teams of Our Lady
• John Scoble – St Lucia Spirituality
• Mark Gaetani – St Vincent de Paul Society

Moderator: John Warhurst – Director of CAC and Founding Chair of Concerned Catholics Canberra Goulburn.

Event details

• When: Thursday 8 October 2026
• Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm AEDT
• Where: Via Zoom (online)
• Cost: FREE
• Registration: Register here – online registration is essential; the Zoom meeting details will be forwarded upon registration.

Starting times around Australia and New Zealand: ACT, NSW, TAS, VIC 7:00 pm; NT 5:30 pm; QLD 6:00 pm; SA 6:30 pm; WA 4:00 pm; NZ 9:00 pm.

The presentation will be recorded and made available the week following the event. You must be registered to receive the link to the video. For more information see the Garratt Publishing event page.

Source: Garratt Publishing