National Council

Published on Monday, 27 June 2011

CRA’s National Council is the decision-making body of the ACLRI (Australian Conference of Leaders of Religious Institutes).

Representatives are elected by State Conferences of Leaders of Religious Institutes. Other members are elected by the leaders at CRA’s annual National Assembly. The Council also invites an Anglican representative. The president of the National Council is elected by leaders at the National Assembly.

The officers of the Council are the President, Vice-President and Treasurer. These form the Executive of CRA and also comprise the finance committee. The Council normally meets four times per year.

Meet the members of the National Council: National Council 2010-2012

Under the direction of the President, the Council is responsible for a range of roles. These include organising the National Assembly, liaising with Church, government and community bodies, and facilitating a range of services (formation, transition planning and temporal administration) for Religious leaders.

The council endeavours to develop solidarity among Religious and promotes dialogue on spiritual and faith dimensions of Australian society. National Council members also speak on social concerns of our time through media releases and public statements.

CRA members and members of the National Council are represented on a range of Church and Religious committees and networks. The include  the Advisory Council for Anglican Religious Life in Australia (ACARLA), Australian Catholic Council for Clergy Life and Ministry, Catholic Alliance for International Development, Catholic Health Australia, Catholic Mission National Council, Catholic Social Services Australia, National Catholic Education Commission and the National Committee for Professional Standards.

Twice a year, the CRA’s National Council Executive attends the meetings of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and meets annually with the Bishops Commission for Church Ministry.

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