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With over two decades of experience in strengthening marriages, our practical resources are based on our tried and tested frameworks and grounded in Catholic Theology with insights and frameworks from modern psychology and relationship theory.
National Marriage Conference 2018
Renaissance of Marriage returns as one of Australia’s premier
Marriage Educator events of the year.
Friday 16th & Saturday 17th February 2018
Join fellow marriage educators, teachers, counselors, clergy and innovative thinkers at the University of Notre Dame Sydney, as we unveil two days of inspiration on Catholic Marriage Formation. Whether you work with youth, singles, the engaged, couples or families, this conference is for you.
Latest Posts
Pastoral Care of Families Impacted by Gender Dysphoria – Facilitated Discussion
General OverviewConversation Summary: The meeting of the Second Life Marriage Family Network began with an introduction to the network's mission, a prayer, and several announcements, including the upcoming May meeting topic, the 2025 Jubilee Year,
Men of Sexual Integrity – Unleashing masculine leadership for mission
Presenter: Paul Ninnes Paul Ninnes is the co-founder and Managing Director of Real Talk International, Australia’s largest relationships and sexuality education organisation. He holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and postgraduate qualifications in Sexual Health
Communities of Care – Grief Support
Presenter: Susanne North Former parent educator with Sydney Catholic Schools, she is part of a team providing grief support in her local deanery in collaboration with Catholic Grief Care Summary This presentation was given
Pastoral Care of Couples Experiencing Infertility
Presenter: Debra Vermeer Freelance journalist and editor; Author. Summary This presentation was given to the Life, Marriage and Family Network on August 21, 2025, by Deborah Vermeer, a freelance journalist, Catholic convert,
Nurturing Faith – Evangelising parents through Sacramental preparation and Children’s Ministry
Presenter: Chantale Wilson Director Children and Families Archdiocesan Ministries Brisbane. Summary This presentation was given to the Life Marriage and Family Network on June 26, 2025 by Chantale Wilson, the director of children and
The Role of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
Presenter: Lara Kirk Executive Secretary, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) Commission for Life, Family and Public Engagement. Lara has over 30 years of experience in ministry, including working with young people on the Church's