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Australian bishop appointed to Roman Curia
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop of Broken Bay Anthony Randazzo as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
In a world marked by madness of war, life must be defended: Pope
The sanctity of life, from conception to its natural end, must be defended, especially now, in a world marked by “the madness of war”, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Partnering to support Tasmania’s most vulnerable
Catholic Social Services Australia chief Jerry Nockles met yesterday with Tasmanian Treasurer Eric Abetz at Parliament House in Hobart to discuss opportunities for collaboration in supporting Tasmania’s most vulnerable communities while maintaining fiscal discipline.
‘Encouraging sign’: Seven seminarians preparing for priesthood
For the first time in many years, the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese has seven seminarians preparing for the priesthood — a development vocation director Fr Emil Milat says is both encouraging and a reminder of the Church’s responsibility to support those discerning the call. Source: Catholic Voice.
Marist’s pastoral plan ‘a clear commitment to action’
After eighteen months of prayer, spiritual conversation, and community-wide discernment, the Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat has launched its pastoral plan for 2026–2028, a document that charts a bold and hopeful course for the Marist mission in Australia.
Students take Big Water Walk to support Project Compassion
More than 700 students and staff from 23 schools across Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese came together for Caritas Australia’s Big Water Walk in support of Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign.
Date set for beatification of ‘God’s microphone’
Television evangelist Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified on September 24, the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints announced yesterday. Source: NCR Online.
Pope urges liturgical unity, inclusion of Latin Mass faithful
Pope Leo XIV has called for renewed unity in the Church’s liturgical life, urging French bishops to seek “concrete solutions” to include Catholics attached to the Traditional Latin Mass while preserving communion. Source: EWTN News.
Vatican asserts Church’s stance against polygamy
A new document released by the Vatican asserts the Catholic Church’s stance against polygamy, a situation often affecting African dioceses. Source: Crux.