St Paschal Library

27/08/2026

19/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our morning tea this morning for ANZTLA Theological Libraries Month. It was wonderful to see everyone and to enjoy some refreshments in the library.

13/08/2026

02/07/2026

St Paschal Library will close at 4:00pm today.
We apologise for any inconvenience.

04/06/2026

This unit explores the theological story of the Second Vatican Council (1962 to 1965), considered the defining event in the Catholic Church since the Reformation. It focuses on how the Council balanced two major movements:

-Ressourcement (Rediscovery): Efforts to rediscover the core foundations of the faith with fresh eyes, specifically focusing on the Scriptures and how early bishops and theologians interpreted them, thereby recovering a deeper sense of tradition.

-Aggiornamento (Renewal): The intention to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ into the contemporary world, directly addressing the aspirations and concerns of modern women and men.

Key Focus Areas
The unit examines the theology of key Council documents and connects them to the development of current theology. Priority is given to the four Constitutions of the Council, which serve as the primary interpretive key to understanding Vatican II's overall theology.

Available in-person and online, synchronous and asynchronous, for credit and not for credit.

Please contact [email protected] for more details.

04/06/2026

How do we lead, serve, and innovate in the modern Church?

This unit tackles the urgent issues and evolving practices of contemporary Christian ministry. By grounding your study in scriptural origins and tracing major historical developments, you will explore how mission and ministry operate today across both Catholic and ecumenical settings.

Because church structure and ministry constantly shape one another, you will dive deep into ecclesiology, analyze the distinct dynamics of lay versus ordained leadership, and build the vital ministerial spirituality needed to sustain and inspire the future of pastoral leadership.

Available in-person and online, synchronous and asynchronous, for credit and not for credit.

Please contact [email protected] for more details.

20/05/2026

St Paschal library will be closed today due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience.