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You are invited to a Xavier Centre event: an open panel discussion with contributors to the ongoing Theologies of Priesthood research project.
Thoughtful conversations on the future and leadership of our Church are important in this unpredictable and disconcerting world. A research project on the theme of the presbyterate is halfway through its trajectory, addressing themes of revelation, symbolism, ecclesiology, seminary formation and gender. You are invited to an open panel discussion with some of its contributors.
The evening offers an insight into an upcoming publication marking the anniversary of the two Vatican documents on the presbyterate — Presbyterorum ordinis and Optatam totius — titled Theologies of Priesthood for the 21st Century: Experience, History, Synodality. It also seeks to frame the last two broad themes of the work: seminary formation and gender. As this is a conversation concerning the whole Church, the invitation is for all the baptised.
Panellists and respondents include:
- Archbishop Shane Mackinlay, Archbishop of Brisbane
- Reverend Nathan Webb, Pastor, Stanthorpe of St Joseph, Diocese of Toowoomba
- Ms Qwayne Guevara, Facilitator Formation and Young People, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
- Professor Maeve Louise Heaney VDMF, Xavier Chair for Theological Formation, ACU
- Reverend Dr Frank O’Loughlin, Theologian and Priest of the Archdiocese of Melbourne
- Reverend Dr Kevin Lenehan, Catholic Theological College, Melbourne
The session is facilitated by Professor Peter Howard, who was involved in the project’s inception.
Date and time: Wednesday 2 December 2026. 5.30 pm for canapés and drinks; 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm panel discussion.
Venue: Greg Craven Centre, Level 7, St Teresa of Kolkata Building, Australian Catholic University Melbourne Campus, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC.
Registration: Required — register online. Registrations close Monday 30 November 2026. For more information or if you have any questions, contact xaviercentre@acu.edu.au.
Source: Xavier Centre for Theological Formation, Australian Catholic University (event flyer, November 2026).
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You are invited to a Xavier Centre event: an open panel discussion with contributors to the ongoing Theologies of Priesthood research project.
Thoughtful conversations on the future and leadership of our Church are important in this unpredictable and disconcerting world. A research project on the theme of the presbyterate is halfway through its trajectory, addressing themes of revelation, symbolism, ecclesiology, seminary formation and gender. You are invited to an open panel discussion with some of its contributors.
The evening offers an insight into an upcoming publication marking the anniversary of the two Vatican documents on the presbyterate — Presbyterorum ordinis and Optatam totius — titled Theologies of Priesthood for the 21st Century: Experience, History, Synodality. It also seeks to frame the last two broad themes of the work: seminary formation and gender. As this is a conversation concerning the whole Church, the invitation is for all the baptised.
Panellists and respondents include:
- Archbishop Shane Mackinlay, Archbishop of Brisbane
- Reverend Nathan Webb, Pastor, Stanthorpe of St Joseph, Diocese of Toowoomba
- Ms Qwayne Guevara, Facilitator Formation and Young People, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
- Professor Maeve Louise Heaney VDMF, Xavier Chair for Theological Formation, ACU
- Reverend Dr Frank O’Loughlin, Theologian and Priest of the Archdiocese of Melbourne
- Reverend Dr Kevin Lenehan, Catholic Theological College, Melbourne
The session is facilitated by Professor Peter Howard, who was involved in the project’s inception.
Date and time: Wednesday 2 December 2026. 5.30 pm for canapés and drinks; 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm panel discussion.
Venue: Greg Craven Centre, Level 7, St Teresa of Kolkata Building, Australian Catholic University Melbourne Campus, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC.
Registration: Required — register online. Registrations close Monday 30 November 2026. For more information or if you have any questions, contact xaviercentre@acu.edu.au.
Source: Xavier Centre for Theological Formation, Australian Catholic University (event flyer, November 2026).