Dear Father, Deacon and Pastoral Leader,

Grace and peace I hope this note finds you well.

I am pleased to share with you that the Australian Pastoral Musicians Network and the National Liturgical Council will present a joint National Conference at the Hilton Adelaide from 1st to 3rd October 2025. The Conference theme, Pilgrims of Hope: Transformed Through Sacrament & Song reflects and builds on the theme of the 2025 Jubilee Year.

Featured keynote speakers include leading US presenters, Composer and Theologian, Rev Dr Ricky Manalo CSP and Liturgist, Theologian and Author, Rita Ferrone. They are joined by internationally acclaimed Australian speaker Rev Dr Richard Leonard SJ. 

Additionally, a vast array of over 50 workshops from expert Liturgists, Theologians, Composers, Educators and Musicians are on offer, promising to provide valuable formation for everyone involved in Parish liturgy, liturgical music and School liturgical life. 

This Conference presents an opportunity to renew, re-energise and revitalise liturgy and liturgical music in your Parish. In addition to prioritising your own attendance, please encourage members of your Parish Liturgy Committee, Music Ministry Team and all who serve in liturgical ministries to attend this major biennial event for the Church in Australia. You may also consider sponsoring or partly sponsoring the attendance of key Liturgical Leaders in your Parish Community.

Included with this letter is a personal video invitation, visit https://youtu.be/HmvhHvSaO6w.

Also enclosed is the Conference flyer and for full Conference information and registration, please visit  https://pilgrimsofhope.com.au/.

For any further information, email secretary@apmn.org.au

In Domino
+Archbishop Patrick O'Regan