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National centre for liturgical formation and training turns 10
Australia’s only national centre for liturgical formation and training has turned 10. Source: ACU.
Lack of respect for creation a threat to peace: Pope
“If you want to cultivate peace, care for creation,” Pope Leo XIV told global leaders attending the United Nations Climate Conference in Brazil. Source: OSV News.
Catholics launch food drives for Americans hit by US shutdown
As federal food benefits have been frozen during the US government shutdown, Catholic dioceses and charities around the country are holding emergency food drives and launching fundraising efforts. Source: CNA.
West Australian government to buy Catholic hospital
Negotiations are underway between St John of God Health Care and the Western Australia Government to purchase St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital.
‘Good and faithful servants’ recognised with papal honours
Six members of Melbourne’s Catholic community have been awarded prestigious papal honours for a lifetime of dedicated service to the Church and the community. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Cathedral choir to hit historic new note this Christmas
Musical and spiritual history will be made at Sydney’s Carols at the Cathedral concert this Christmas when, for the first time in its 200-year-tradition, the St Mary’s Cathedral Choir will include girl choristers alongside their boy chorister peers, after the college went co-ed. Source: Catholic Weekly.
Case closed: Legal eagle wins ACU Prize for Poetry
A former corporate law lecturer has taken out the 2025 Australian Catholic University Prize for Poetry.
‘Unity in Christ’ the focus for 100th anniversary of World Mission Sunday
Pope Leo XIV has chosen “One in Christ, United in Mission” to be the theme for World Mission Sunday 2026, which will mark the 100th anniversary since the establishment of the day by Pope Pius XI. Source: Catholic Mission.
Serious portrait gives glimpses into inner world of The Boss
The title “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” sets the tone for this film, which recounts musician Bruce Springsteen’s journey as he crafts his 1982 album, “Nebraska”. Source: Australian Catholics.