Diocesan Formation Gathering

“People are not looking to join institutions. They are looking for meaning, belonging, and purpose.”— Rev. Dr Brendan Reed

Join us with parishes from across the Diocese for a day of inspiration, practical learning, and shared wisdom at the Diocesan Formation Gathering.

Keynote speaker Dr Paul Sharkey will unpack what “belonging” really means in today’s culture — and why it’s vital to our mission as Church. Six workshops will explore welcome and hospitality, inclusion for families and young people, parish-school partnerships, scriptural foundations, and practical strategies from here and abroad.

We’re encouraging parishes to bring a cohort — especially those with a gift for welcome and connection. Let’s build the kind of Church where everyone knows they belong.

Registrations will open on 1 September, so stay tuned.

Also check out other Workshops in Shepparton.