The Changing Face of Sunday

Final Report

Welcome to the official report of the 2011 Archdiocesan Assembly for the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn.

The Assembly took place on 12 November 2011 with more than 420 Catholics from across the Archdiocese. The event was marked by a spirit of prayer, open discussion, listening and a strong sense of shared identity as Catholics, as well as real concern about the future and its challenges and opportunities.

This report has been designed and written for all the people of the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. The purpose of the report is to support the complex task of planning for the future.

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We welcome your feedback on this Final report. Please submit your feedback through the form below.

Assembly Feedback Form

The Final Assembly Report was developed from feedback received from across the Archdiocese before, during and after the Assembly. Most of this consolidated raw data is available for those who are interested.

Download the consolidated raw data

Keynote address from Archbishop Mark Coleridge

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At the Archdiocesan Assembly on the 12 November it was promised that a preliminary report about the day would be made available to all parishes. This preliminary report can be downloaded by clicking the button below.

More than 420 people attended the Assembly, representing approximately 97% of parishes within the Archdiocese. It is encouraging that, already, more than 150 Assembly participants have completed the post Assembly evaluation survey. Overwhelmingly the responses have been positive, with participants praising the organisation of the Assembly, the friendly and energetic spirit of the day and the wonderful opportunity to meet, and discuss issues with other Catholics.

Further feedback, comments and responses to the preliminary report can be provided by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
A more considered and detailed analysis of the feedback received at the Assembly and in the evaluation survey will be undertaken over the coming weeks, with a concise final report to be completed by the end of February / early March 2012,
This final report will be made available to all the people of the Archdiocese and will be formally considered by the various consultative groups of the Archdiocese,
The response to the Assembly will inform the ongoing process of mission planning that will continue in 2012 and beyond.

Kind Regards,
The Assembly organising team.

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