MISSION: ONE HEART MANY VOICES CONFERENCE 2027
Description
The eighth biennial Mission: one heart, many voices conference is presented by Catholic Mission in partnership with formation.org.au.
In 2027, themed Courage to Love, it invites you to live and lead God's Mission fiercely and courageously, including the risk of choosing and deciding the path to take.
This moment "between stories", where the frameworks and assumptions of yesterday have crumbled and the new has not yet fully emerged, is a place of learning for new possibilities. The MOHMV 2027 conference is informed by and contributes to the ongoing journey of the Synod on Synodality, and will be preparatory for the Eucharistic Congress28, with "love becomes the guiding principle of economic, political and cultural life".
Inspired by Jesus and mindful of this civilisational turning point, this conference will focus on themes of encounter, healing, inclusion, forgiveness, justice, formation, and synodality. Challenging participants to consider, discern, and choose the Courage to Love as agents of hope and mission.
There is a seat for everyone at our table. Together, we have the Courage to Love.
Agenda
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Day 1: Monday May 3, 2027
Beginning with a powerful encounter of Healing Country & People at Mary Mackillop Place, this first day of the conference will include keynote addresses, fireside chats and a choice of 8 multi-ministry workshops exploring what it is to live Mission with the Courage to Love, Heal and Listen deeply.
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Conference Mass: Monday May 3, 2027
The celebration of the Eucharist is always a highlight of the Mission: one heart, many voices conference. All people are welcome to join the Mass to be held at St Peter Julian's Catholic Church in Haymarket.
- 8:45 am - 5:00 pm
Day 2: Tuesday May 3, 2027
Beginning with keynotes from international guests, Day 2 of the conference will focus upon living Mission with the Courage to Transform for Synodality as we look to the emerging future. The middle sessions of the day will provide many options for nourishing and challenging workshops, and the afternoon will conclude with sessions that engage your heart.
- 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Day 2: Tuesday May 4, 2027 | Echoes of the Spirit: Cocktail event hosted by formation.org.au
A pre-dinner cocktail event, hosted by the new membership association for people who design, facilitate, lead and direct formation for Mission: formation.org.au. It is a key opportunity for networking and connections. Throughout the evening, we will tell the stories of formation and mission, recognising leadership, impact and creativity in the work of formation from across the many and varied ministries of the Catholic Church in Australia. This event is a new addition to the conference program and will have an additional cost to attend.
- 8:15 am - 11:00 am
Day 3: Wednesday May 5 | Conference Breakfast
Themed: Courage to Include and Welcome, the conference breakfast never fails to be a crescendo moment of connection and deep impact. Over a shared breakfast meal, participants will listen to keynote speakers, engage in table discussions, and experience music, prayer and celebration. A treasured part of the Conference agenda, the conference Breakfast is included with your registration.
- 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Day 3: Wednesday May 5, 2027
Continuing the program from the Conference breakfast, the remainder of the third day will include a Panel discussion and short keynote inputs, a breakout session with facilitated dialogues, networking, resource sharing and co-creating initiatives across ministries. The afternoon will include a powerful final keynote address, plenary discussion and a closing commissioning liturgy.
FAQs
- Where is the conference being held?
The conference will open on May 3 at Mary MacKillop Place, Mount Street, North Sydney.
Participants will be guided from Mary MacKillop Place to the SMC Conference &Function Centre for the remainder of the conference. Details will be provided closer to the event.
The conference will continue at the SMC Conference & Function Centre, Goulburn Street, Sydney for the afternoon of Monday, all day Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Conference Mass will be held at St Peter Julian’s, George Street, Sydney.
- Where can I find information about the conference program and breakout sessions?
The program and breakout session options are available on the website www.mohmv.com.au
- How do I choose my breakout sessions?
Breakout sessions options will be sent to you after you register and closer to the conference start date of May 3, 2027.
- What if I want to change my breakout session choice?
Please contact us if you would like to change your choice and we will do our best to accommodate you.
- Is there free Wi-Fi?
The SMC Conference venue has free wi-fi. Details will be made available during the conference.
- Who should attend?
The Mission: one heart, many voices conference is open for all people to attend.
The content of the program is curated to be deeply nourishing for people who are connected with the Catholic Church and associated ministries. This conference is for all people who live, work and lead mission, formation, catholic ethos and identity, pastoral care, ministerial governance, parish community members, clergy, religious and women and men.
If you are looking for high-quality formative experience of learning, generative dialogue, and cross-sector connection, then this multi-sector, cross-ministry conference is one you must not miss in 2027.
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