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Religious Education Symposium: Inspired by faith

JULY 22 and 23
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

蜜桃视频 is proud to present the 2026 RE Symposium – Inspired by faith: Journeying to Excellence.

The Symposium is a key initiative of our 蜜桃视频 2030 ambition – to become a system of schools where students and staff grow in virtue.

A pivotal year for Religious Education

As schools continue to engage with the developing Religious Education curriculum, 2026 marks an important moment to deepen understanding, build confidence, and strive for excellence. Achieving this requires a strong investment in our people – empowering leaders and teachers to deliver high-quality curriculum and foster vibrant Catholic communities.

Across the two days, the Symposium brings international and national experts and local RE leaders together to unpack key elements of the new Religious Education curriculum, explore contemporary approaches to Scripture, pedagogy and Catholic identity, and connect with mission colleagues committed to excellence across the 蜜桃视频.

It will equip delegates with the knowledge, inspiration and professional networks needed to lead and teach in Catholic schools with confidence and purpose.

Who should attend?

The Symposium is targeted at teachers and leaders in Catholic identity and Religious Education, and parish priests and school liturgical leaders. To ensure broad representation, each 蜜桃视频 school is invited to nominate four participants.

RE Symposium highlights

The RE Symposium opens with liturgy and prayer, and each day features leading international and national keynote voices in Catholic education. Their presentations frame the program, alongside multiple workshops that support shared learning and best practice.

The RE Symposium is an unparalleled and exciting opportunity for professional development and access to subject-matter experts.

蜜桃视频 is proud to offer this opportunity to our staff and Catholic school religious education leaders across the 蜜桃视频.

Together, we’re enabling students to flourish and enrich the world.

Keynote speakers

Anne Kertz Kernion	Br William J Short OFM	Prof Br David Hall FMS

Anne is an international speaker, retreat leader and long-time presenter at the Los Angeles RE Congress. Anne is also an award-winning author whose work integrates neuroscience, spirituality and wellbeing. She also founded Cards by Anne.	Br William is a Franciscan Friar and Professor of Spirituality at the Franciscan School of Theology at the University of San Diego. 'Brother Bill' is finishing a decade of service in Rome as Director of the International Centre for Franciscan Studies and Research and is an amateur wine-maker in Italy and California.	Br David is a leading Australian Catholic education academic and Dean of the La Salle Academy at ACU, where he oversees integrated work across education, theology, philosophy, and Catholic mission, including curriculum development and delivery and faith formation.

Archbishop Peter A Comensoli DD	Prof Kath Engebretson

Archbishop Peter was appointed Archbishop of Melbourne by Pope Francis in 2018. He is a highly qualified theologian with advanced degrees in theology, moral philosophy and theological ethics from institutions in Sydney, Rome, St Andrews and Edinburgh. He has also authored work on disability and Christian anthropology, and is the author of the book In God’s Image.	Professor Kath Engebretson is a leading academic and religious educator, widely known for her work in preparing religious education teachers and her scholarship in the field. She is a contributor to student resources, including the To Know, Worship and Love series, and is the lead curriculum writer for the new Religious Education curriculum for the 蜜桃视频 of Melbourne.