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The Roncalli Lecture: Contemporary Questions of Human Dignity

Wednesday 21 October 2026 · 6 pm–7:15 pm

Hedley Bull Building, Theatre 1, ANU · Free

The Roncalli Lecture is an ANU tradition first established at John XXIII College in 1991, and we are delighted to be reviving it after almost a decade. This year David Smith MP, Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Christian Fellowship, speaks on Contemporary Questions of Human Dignity - how the Catholic tradition reads human dignity, public life, public policy and the common good. Free, and open to everyone; registration is appreciated.

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Every Week

The weekly schedule

Weekly recurring events during teaching weeks
EventDayTimeType
Women's GroupPrayer, discussion and friendship for the women of the Society. The day, time and venue change week to week - ask us for an invite to the women's chat.See the women's chat for this week's day, time and venueTuesdayDate and time change weekly - see the women's chatPrayer
Coffee Catch-upA relaxed mid-week coffee at Badger & Co in Kambri - and the coffee is on us. Drop in between classes; no need to stay the whole time.Badger & Co, KambriWednesday9 am–11 amSocial
ConfessionThe Sacrament of Reconciliation is available for half an hour before Friday Mass, or by asking the chaplain at any Society event.St John the Evangelist Chapel, 51 Daley RoadFriday5:30 pm–6 pmLiturgy
Eucharistic AdorationHalf an hour of quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, alongside confessions, before Friday Mass. Come for five minutes or stay for all of it.St John the Evangelist Chapel, 51 Daley RoadFriday5:30 pm–6 pmLiturgy
Holy MassOur weekly Mass on campus - the heart of the Society's week. Everyone is welcome, Catholic or not.St John the Evangelist Chapel, 51 Daley RoadFriday6 pm–7 pmLiturgy
Pizza & Fellowship after MassStay after Friday Mass for pizza in the chaplaincy room and good conversation. The easiest first event to come along to.ANU Chaplaincy Room, KambriFriday7 pm–9 pmSocial

Schedule shown is for ANU teaching weeks in Semester 2, 2026. Times can move in teaching breaks and exam periods - check our Instagram for the current week. Last verified 2026-10-16.

Looking Back

Recent highlights

Archbishop Christopher Prowse addressing students

The Archbishop's Visit

Archbishop Christopher Prowse joined us on campus in Semester 2, celebrating Mass and staying on to talk with students.

Fr Anthony Walsh OP speaking with students outside the chapel at dusk

Dominican Retreat

Our Semester 2 retreat with the Dominicans - prayer, talks and quiet, in the tradition the Society grew out of.

A large group of students gathered after a formation evening

MGL Faith Formation

A faith formation series run with the Missionaries of God's Love, working through the basics of the faith with plenty of room for questions.

The chapel roofline and cross at dusk with Telstra Tower behind

Jesus Youth Adoration Night

An evening of Eucharistic adoration with Jesus Youth, the inter-university Catholic youth movement - music, silence and confession available throughout.

Audience at the Jurisprudence and Theology lecture

Jurisprudence & Theology

The Hon Justice Steward AC of the High Court addressed ~200 people with the ANU Law School, May 2026.

Archbishop Balvo celebrating Mass

The Apostolic Nuncio

Archbishop Charles Balvo celebrated Mass on campus and joined us for an evening of conversation, October 2025.

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