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Wednesday, 09 February 2022 15:20
Pope Francis appoints new ambassador to Australia
Pope Francis has announced that American Archbishop Charles Balvo, a veteran of the Vatican’s diplomatic service for more than 30 years, will serve as the…
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 14:47
Church leaders: Child safety is central to mission
The fourth Annual Progress Report report from the Catholic Church to the National Office for Child Safety was published in December 2021. The report outlines…
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 13:28
Online Farewell to Lyn Breen: Heartfelt tributes and celebration of 16 years of Adult Faith Education
On 27 January a virtual Farewell was held online for Adult Faith Education Co-ordinator, Lyn Breen, who has retired after 16 years of commitment to…
Wednesday, 09 February 2022 13:25
Afghanistan Commitment Needs to Be More Generous
Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Chair of the Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service, says at least 20,000 more humanitarian places are needed…
Tuesday, 21 December 2021 15:21
Christmas Prayer Cards
Adult Faith Education Officer, Lyn Breen has selected two prayers. "Keeping Christmas," by Henry Van Dyke and "I am There," by Karl Rahner S.J.
Tuesday, 21 December 2021 14:18
A Christmas Message from Bishop Shane Mackinlay
"May this Christmas be a time of joy, healing and hope for each of you, and for your families and loved ones. May our celebration…
Thursday, 16 December 2021 00:40
Goose Game gives Children a Voice at Synod 2021-2023
The Diocese of Palencia (Spain) has developed a board game which simplifies the questions and encourages participation from young people in a fun way. Responses…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 22:17
Principal Michael Delaney 43 Years dedicated to Catholic Education
With gratitude, faith and compassion. Principal of St Joseph’s College, Echuca, Michael Delaney, has retired after 43 years of dedication to Catholic Education including 23…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 21:14
Sandhurst celebrates Jubilarians of 2021, at last!
A Mass for jubilarians Monsignor Frank Hickey and Fr Romuald Hayes, who have served as priests for over 70 years and 50 years respectively, was…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 20:55
Lyn Breen, Adult Faith Education Coordinator, to retire
After 16 years of dedicated service as Adult Faith Education Coordinator in the Diocese of Sandhurst, Lyn Breen has announced that she will be retiring…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 19:38
Sheila Griffin 50 Years of Faithful Service
The end of the 2021 school year marks the end of an era at Mooroopna. Teacher, Sheila Griffin, has retired after 50 years of service…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 19:31
Vulnerable renters face evictions in regional areas as inflation pressures build
Renters in regional Australia are facing forced evictions as inflation pressures push up the cost of housing and COVID 19 forces mass exodus from bigger…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 19:02
Synod 2021-2023 Building on the Work of the Australian Plenary Council
Across the world, the consultation phase of Synod 2021-2023: For a Synodal Church is well underway. In Australia, the National Centre for Pastoral Research (NCPR) has…
Wednesday, 15 December 2021 18:56
First Assembly Proposals published in New Report.
Reports and proposals of small groups at the First Assembly of the Plenary Council have been documented and collated into one document. The report published…
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 15:54
'Us' not 'Them' Encouraging Active Participation
By Bishop Donald Sproxton, Bishop Delegate for Disability Issues Friday 3 December marks the International Day of People with Disability and provides an opportunity to…
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 13:52
Bishops endorse Uluru Statement from the Heart
Australia’s Catholic bishops, on the recommendation of their key Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisers, have endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 12:43
Fr Danny Meagher named Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney
Pope Francis has appointed Sydney priest Fr Danny Meagher, the former rector of Good Shepherd Seminary, an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Sydney.
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 12:32
Bishop commits to Laudato Si’ Action
In December 2021, Bishop Shane committed the Diocese to the international ‘Laudato Si’ Action Platform’. This followed the commitment of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference…
