menAlive was founded out of a response to a great need in the hearts and lives of men, and a great need in the life of the Catholic Church.  The purpose of menAlive is to bring men together, to renew their faith in God and to encourage them become an active force of renewal in the Church.

Many men today have a sense that something is missing – that there has to be more to life. Many men  feel disconnected with their families and with God – they feel their lives have become mundane and that they are merely existing in lives that lack balance, purpose and clear direction.

The mission of menAlive is to encourage men in their faith journey. For some men this is square one – they are yet to experience God’s power and love and the freedom that comes through reconciliation with God in his son Jesus.

We have been created by God with purpose to make a difference in this world - in our families, workplaces and in the life of the Church.

In John’s gospel Jesus said:

 “I have come to give you life and life to the full” John 10:10

menALIVE SA was formed after the Seacombe Gardens Retreat in March 2008.  A team of local men took up the challenge to make a difference in the lives of men in the Catholic church in South Australia.  Working with the founding team in Brisbane, menALIVE SA hopes to reach all men in the church to empower them to live their faith in meaningful ways.

If we can positively affect the men of South Australia, they will change their marriages, their families, their church, their society, their nation, the world!

Keep watching this site for updates on upcoming retreats.

If you would like a retreat in your parish contact the Team to arrange a suitable date.  We require the local / host parish to arrange a suitable venue, catering for the Saturday night dinner, publicity and recruiting.  We can supply all the assistance you need from an established methodology to make it as simple as possible.