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In The Dioceses Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage brings Camino tradition to Tasmania

Inspired by the Camino de Santiago, Tasmania’s Way to St James pilgrimage returned for its tenth year, connecting walkers from the Huon Valley and across the world. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.

Germany

‘For me the Synodal Way is over’: German cardinal

A German cardinal has declared his participation in the controversial German Synodal Way finished, expressing deep scepticism about plans to establish a permanent synodal conference. Source: National Catholic Register.

Sport

Church launches initiative ahead of Winter Olympics

As the world prepares for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Church has launched an initiative to ensure that amid the competitions and stress, athletes can find a place to pray and reflect. Source: OSV News.

Holy Land

Bethlehem Grotto restoration ‘sign of hope and unity’

The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Custody of the Holy Land announced that work is set to begin on restoring the “cradle” of Christianity – the place where Jesus was born – in Bethlehem. Source: Vatican News.

Democracy Immigration

Albanese delivers forceful Australia Day message to new citizens

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered a forceful Australia Day message to new citizens, warning that respect for democracy and shared values is not optional. Source: SMH.

Communications Pope Leo XIV

Pope warns AI and digital technologies reshaping our lives 

In his message for the 60th World Communications Day, Pope Leo XIV offers a stark warning: AI and digital technologies are reshaping human communication, creativity and identity. Source: OSV News.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding ‘underpins’ work of Marymead CatholicCare

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn’s recent safeguarding audit has demonstrated a high level of compliance and commitment to safeguarding all who participate in their services. Source: ACSL.

Anniversary Religious Orders

Sisters of Mercy celebrate 180 years in Australia

The Sisters of Mercy are called to be, in a very particular and unmistakable way, living images of God‘s mercy as it is made known to us in the life, teachings and ministry of Jesus, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said. Source: The Record.

Addiction

Program offers men a time of prayer, healing and fraternity

Melbourne’s first Cor Sanctum men’s intensive program offered a Catholic pathway to healing, formation and personal renewal for men struggling with problematic sexual behaviour. Source: Melbourne Catholic.