EREA Global Programs 2027
Global Community
EREA Global Programs 2027
EREA offers programs and initiatives that provide global formation for staff and link schools and educators with the global community. These are both online and in-person.
In 2027, EREA will offer the following in-person programs that will enable staff to connect and collaborate with the Edmund Rice community around the world through immersions, leadership programs, pilgrimages and volunteer support.
EREA Global Programs 2027
EREBB Leadership Symposium 2027
Date: 19 - 28 July 2027
Place: Cape Town, South Africa
Contact: global@erea.edu.au / +61 7 3737 6715
EOI: Click here to register your interest
Further Information: EREBB Leadership Symposium
The EREBB Leadership Symposium is a formation and professional development program designed for leaders, aspiring leaders and governors from Edmund Rice schools. This global leadership initiative enables leaders to collaborate together, while exploring the most effective ways to educate through the Edmund Rice Charism.
EREA Global Leadership Pilgrimage
Date: 19 September - 3 October 2027
Place: India and Ireland
Open to: Leaders & Emerging Leaders
Contact: global@erea.edu.au / +61 7 3737 6715
EOI: Click here to register your interest
The EREA Global Leadership Pilgrimage takes participants to India and Ireland, and the Edmund Rice stories – both past and present in these communities. The program invites participants into the stories that shape our identity as women and men who follow in the footsteps of Blessed Edmund Rice. These stories open a window on the Gospel of Jesus and reveal how Edmund’s journey, rooted in a spirituality of reflection and action, continues to unfold today. It also provides opportunities to engage, learn from and develop links with school communities and networks which are part of the Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders network.
EREA Governors Pilgrimage
Date: 6-17 October 2027
Kenya Immersion Pre-Pilgrimage: 26 September - 4 October 2027
Place: Ireland and Rome
Open to: Governors & Principals
Contact: global@erea.edu.au / +61 7 3737 6715
EOI: Click here to register your interest
This EREA Governors Pilgrimage (Ireland and Rome) invites governors and principals into the stories and lived experiences of two foundational places of our network – Ireland and Rome. The Pilgrimage allows participants to experience Ireland, the birthplace of the Edmund Rice Charism, and Rome, the home of the Catholic Church. Throughout the pilgrimage, participants will also engage with key people and organisations who guide, lead and nurture both Edmund’s story and Catholic Education globally.
There is an option for Governors/Principals to participate in a pre-pilgrimage immersion in Kenya from 26 September to 4 October.
EREA Partnership Immersion
Date: 26 September - 8 October 2027
Place: Kenya
Open to: Educators interested in supporting education in Africa
Contact: global@erea.edu.au / +61 7 3737 6715
EOI: Click here to register your interest
The EREA Partnership Immersion offers educators the opportunity to connect with Edmund Rice schools and communities in Kenya and experience education within the life and faith of Nairobi. Participants will experience how Edmund Rice spirituality, Catholic identity and a commitment to justice shape learning, leadership and community. The immersion concludes with three days working alongside colleagues in our partner schools, contributing to their work, sharing skills and building relationships while experiencing the Edmund Rice mission in the local context.
EREBB Congress 2026
