Missionary Parish Symposium 2026

A Forming Community

19 September 2026

Please note that this symposium is by invitation only. Invitations and participant registration will be coordinated through the leadership of each parish.

Additional Event Details

In-Person Conference

12 Apr (Fri) – 7.30pm to 9.30pm
13 Apr (Sat) – 9.30am to 4.00pm

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Overview

The second installation of the Missionary Parish Symposium invites parish leaders, clergy, and laity to reflect on what it means to become A Forming Community.

This year's symposium will encourage parish teams to take an honest look at the current state of formation in parish life. Together, we will explore questions such as: What kind of Catholics are our parishes forming? What does authentic formation look like? How do people grow in faith, discipleship, and mission? And how can the whole parish—not just formal programmes—become a place where ordinary Catholics are formed for everyday life and mission?

Parishes are encouraged to send leaders who help shape the life and culture of the parish, particularly those involved in parish leadership, formation, catechesis, RCIA, youth ministry, family life, ministries, and small communities. Participants will be invited to reflect on their parish's formation culture and identify practical next steps towards becoming a more intentional forming community.

Speakers Line Up

Fr. Adrian Danker, SJ

Topic: The Heart of Hospitality

Short description about the topic

FAQ

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Can. 478 §1. A vicar general and an episcopal vicar are to be priests not less than thirty years old, doctors, or licensed in canon law or theology or at least truly expert in these disciplines, and recommended by sound doctrine, integrity, prudence, and experience in handling matters.

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Can. 478 §1. A vicar general and an episcopal vicar are to be priests not less than thirty years old, doctors, or licensed in canon law or theology or at least truly expert in these disciplines, and recommended by sound doctrine, integrity, prudence, and experience in handling matters.

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We are going home, settling back into a normal routine of work and life — and licking our wounds for the foreseeable future.

We gave everything to the mission. I won’t go into details here, nor will I make us out to be martyrs. I will simply say that we have counted the cost of missions as a family in every conceivable way, from finances to our health (physically, emotionally, and spiritually).

I’m thankful to be a member of a healthy church that will remind my family and me of that truth. As Christians, the presence of the body is crucial during times like these.

We need to be hugged, cried with, preached to, and resourced to help us start over again. This is why Christianity is not a journey to be taken alone. This is why Jesus saves us as part of his bride.

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The more the church cares for my family, the deeper the grief we feel for the peoples of the Upper Amazon Basin who still don’t have one. But the more we look into God’s word, the more confidence we have that God’s mission will still be completed, even though we now know that that means that this particular initiative will be completed without us.

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As we prepare for His coming at Christmas, how are we preparing our hearts, and what might we need to change during this time of waiting?

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For Small Christian Communities  
Conversion is not only personal endeavour, but also something we live together as a community. How are we supporting one another in this journey, and how are we as a community turning back to God?
For Ministry 
Planning is essential in ministry, but it is just as important to involve the Lord in our preparations. How can we make sure Jesus is part of our plans, so that He leads us to where He wants us to be?
For Family
 As a family, how can we move beyond our usual routines this Advent and plan ways to be more ready to receive the Lord Jesus?

Resources with description

Friar Michael shared how St Mary of the Angels parish transformed its approach to hospitality after COVID-19. The session provided practical strategies from St Mary's experience for creating genuine connections and inclusivity.