59th Annual Conference – 31st August to 3rd September 2026

Rydges, North Sydney, NSW

We are pleased to announce that the 59th Annual Conference of the Canon Law Society of Australia and New Zealand will be held at Rydges, North Sydney, NSW, Australia, from Monday 31st August to Thursday 3rd September 2026. 

 

We are also pleased to announce that our speakers this year include:

Fr Frank Brennan, SJ. AO. Priest of the Society of Jesus

Fr Brian Lucas, Priest of the Archdiocese of Sydney

Dr Diane Barr, JD, JCD, PhD. President, CLSA, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Baltimore

Dr Patrick Mullins, JCD. Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Brisbane

Fr Peter Blayney, JCL. Priest of the Diocese of Parramatta

Fr Adi Indra, JCL. Priest of the Diocese of Sandhurst

Fr Joseph Lee, SDB, JCL. Priest of the Salesians of Don Bosco

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Conference Program

2026 Conference Program will be available soon.

Our Conference

This year, the Executive is pleased to present a conference with excellent speakers on a broad range of topics.  

Conference Rates

The full Conference rates below include the conference program, 3 nights’ accommodation, meals, and drinks with dinner. This year, we also offer a conference “live out” rate for those who wish to make their own accommodation arrangements.

Financial members of the CLSANZ:  

  •  Early Bird (before 30 June 2026) AU$1,650, then (from 1 July 2026) AU$1,850

Non-members and non-financial members of the CLSANZ: 

  • Early Bird (before 30 June 2026) AU$1,850, then (from 1 July 2026) AU$1,950

Rates for Canon Law Students:

  • For students currently enrolled and attending a recognised JCL or JCD program, AU$1450

Conference only:

  • Own accommodation arrangements (conference sessions and meals included), AU$1200

The Program

 

Monday, 31 August
2.00pm Registration opens
2.30pm Welcome Conference commences
2.50pm-4.20pm Session 1: Presentation
4.30pm-6.00pm Session 2: Presentation
6.30pm Dinner
Tuesday, 2 September
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am-10.45am Session 3: Presentation
11.15am-12.30pm Session 4: Presentation
1.00pm Lunch
2.30pm Session 6: Presentations
A:
or
B:
5.00pm Mass Mass for Deceased Members of CLSANZ, St Mary MacKillop Chapel
6.30pm Dinner
Wednesday, 3 September
9.00am Morning Prayer
9.15am-10.45am Session 7:  Presentation
11.15am  Session 8:  Workshops
A:
or
B:
2.30pm Session 9: CLSANZ AGM
5.00pm Mass CLSANZ Conference Mass, St Mary MacKillop Chapel
6.30pm Conference Dinner
Thursday, 4 September
8.45am Morning Prayer
9.00am Session 10: Special Session:
Penal Law practicum. The Administrative Penal Process in practice (Canon 1720)
12.00pm Conference Concludes

Rydges North Sydney

Rydges North Sydney is a newly transformed hotel. It is an ideal base for guests arriving for business or leisure. Located in the heart of North Sydney, on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour,  Victoria Cross Metro Station is just 50m from the hotel and from there it is less than 10 minutes to the Sydney CBD. North Sydney has a relaxed style all of its own, with shopping, bars, and restaurants all within a short walk of the hotel. Rydges North Sydney promises to be an great place for our annual conference, offering excellent accommodation and conference facilities. 

 

Please note that the Conference will be held face-to-face. It will not be presented on Zoom, nor will it be recorded for later viewing online.  The text of the presentations will be published in the CLSANZ 2025 Conference Proceedings.