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In The Dioceses

Faithful honour Mary at annual procession

About 1800 Catholics took part in a public display of their faith and devotion to Mary as the 76th annual Marian Procession was held in Adelaide’s CBD on Sunday. Source: The Southern Cross.

Disability Ecology

Sustainable energy program helps sustain respite centre

The sun is shining on Xavier Place in Brisbane where a new sustainable energy program will help secure the future of its care for children and young people with complex physical disability and related health needs. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Peace Vatican

Cardinal Parolin honoured for ‘sacred mission’ to forge peace through diplomacy 

The Vatican Secretary of State has been honoured for his efforts to forge peace through diplomacy, amid what he called a shared “sacred mission in a world crying out for healing and reconciliation”. Source: OSV News.

Uncategorised

Indian cardinal calls for peace deal between India and Pakistan

Cardinal Oswald Gracias has called for a full and definitive agreement between India and Pakistan for lasting peace following the latest clashed involving the two nations. Source: UCA News.

United States

Catholics and politicians call for prayers for Biden 

The Diocese of Wilmington, Delaware, and politicians from both major United States political parties have called for prayers for former president US Joe Biden after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Source: CNS.

Pope Leo XIV

PM formally invites Pope Leo XIV to Australia in Vatican meeting

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met privately with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City, formally inviting the new pontiff to Australia for the International Eucharistic Congress in 2028. Source: ABC News.

Mission

Conference explores spiritual and practical dimensions of hope 

Catholic Mission’s Mission: One Heart Many Voices conference opened yesterday, with more than 300 participants gathering for the three-day event in Sydney.

Cost Of Living Politics

Government’s welfare experts call for end to energy rebates

Members of Anthony Albanese’s welfare working group are pushing Labor to end its $6.8 billion power bill rebates and instead funnel taxpayer money into solar panels and renewable batteries for poorer Australians. Source: The Australian.

Architecture In The Dioceses

Geraldton Diocese embarks on major conservation works

Geraldton Diocese has launched a significant conservation initiative, focusing on the restoration and preservation of two of its most cherished heritage sites. Source: The Record.