Registrations are now open for the 2025 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council’s National Assembly, to be held on Wonnarua Country in the NSW Hunter Valley.

“The NATSICC Assembly is an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics to come together with those working alongside us in the Church to celebrate the gifts that First Australian's bring to our Australian Catholic Church,” NATSICC said on their website.

Delegates will experience a range of speakers and workshop presenters that explore the ways in which Traditional Culture and Catholic Faith are each strengthened and enriched when brought together in an authentic and thoughtful way.

Speakers will include Stan Grant, Bishop Tim Norton SVD, Kelly Humphrey and Toby Whaleboat, who will share their perspective and experiences on the Assembly theme - Pilgrims of Hope. The theme will continue through a series of concurrent workshops and several Yarning circle sessions where discussions can take place respectfully and deeply.

Delegates will also have the opportunity to experience the warmth and hospitality of the Traditional Custodians on one of three 'On Country' experiences in the surrounding area.

A Youth program will run concurrently with the main program. NATSICC Youth Councillor Sabrina Stevens will guide Youth delegates in and out of the main Assembly as they explore their own concepts of pilgrimage and hope.

For more information or to register, visit the NATSICC website.