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Wednesday, 14 June 2023 17:47
The Truth from the Heart
Catholic Mission shares an exercise to bring us closer to the truth and a picture that is whole.
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 17:01
Hundreds gather for Ordination of second Syro-Malabar Bishop
Hundreds of people gathered on Wednesday evening to celebrate the Ordination of Bishop John Panamthottathil CMI as the second shepherd of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of…
Wednesday, 14 June 2023 16:50
In the Footsteps of Mary MacKillop - National Pilgrimage
This unique Australian Pilgrimage will take you on a journey to places associated with Mary MacKillop’s life and ministry in Victoria, South Australia and New…
Thursday, 01 June 2023 04:06
Hope for the Earth. Hope for Humanity
Laudato Si’ Week 2023: 16-24 May Last week marked the eighth anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical “Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home”.
Thursday, 01 June 2023 02:18
Becoming Catholic – New Resources
The National Centre for Evangelisation has launched a new website and a companion book to help answer the questions people commonly ask when they are…
Thursday, 01 June 2023 01:02
Statement Regarding Catholic Church Insurance Ltd Run-Off
Following an announcement on 30 May that Catholic Church Insurance is voluntarily being placed in a run-off situation, we restate our commitment to responding with…
Thursday, 01 June 2023 00:43
Australians want more government support for Stolen Generations
Against the backdrop of Reconciliation Week, research released last week by Caritas Australia shows that over two-thirds of Australians believe it is important for the…
Thursday, 01 June 2023 00:34
Greater Bendigo Climate Summit gives inspiration and hope
On Saturday, 27 May, the City of Greater Bendigo hosted a Climate Summit at Ulumbarra Theatre to launch the draft of the Greater Bendigo 2030…
Thursday, 01 June 2023 00:22
Soul Food for Ukraine
The Australian 2022 Advent Appeal for Ukraine was generously supported by Australian Catholics and raised $430,000. The first half of these funds was used to…
Thursday, 01 June 2023 00:13
St Vincent's College Reunion and Sports Hall of Fame Dinner
On Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May, St Vincent’s College Past Students celebrated the 68th anniversary of the foundation of the College in 1955 with…
Thursday, 01 June 2023 00:02
Carrying Forward the Plenary Council – New guide released
The Australian Catholic Bishops have published a study guide ‘Carrying Forward the Plenary Council’ and invite Catholic communities across the country to consider how the…
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 23:58
Project Compassion A Whole Community Event
Project Compassion concludes with the financial year and, as donations come in from our Parishes and Schools, we see the great efforts made to raise…
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 23:52
Fr Chris de Souza named General Secretary of Bishops Conference
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has appointed Fr Chris de Souza, currently serving as one of two Vicars General in the Diocese of Parramatta, as…
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 23:46
Auslan Conference
The Catholic Education Sandhurst ‘Auslan Teacher as Co-Learner (TCL) Conference’ held at St Monica's Kangaroo Flat this month was a great success. There were 33…
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 23:39
Justice Matters Camp 2023
The Globally Reality Meal, An Amazing Race, and a viewing of the film, ‘The Public’ were just some of the activities which facilitated a deeper…
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 23:35
Holy Rosary opens new administration building
The blessing and official opening of the new Administration Office Building at Holy Rosary Primary School in White Hills was held on Friday 19 May. …
Thursday, 18 May 2023 13:33
CEO of Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd to retire at end of 2023
After nine years of outstanding leadership and loyal and dedicated service to the Diocese of Sandhurst, Mr Paul Desmond, CEO of Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd…
Thursday, 18 May 2023 12:46
Statement on Catholic Church Insurance
In response, to a public announcement by Catholic Church Insurance (CCI) on 5 May, the Australian Catholic Bishops and Catholic Religious Australia have issued a…
