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‘Deep sense of peace’: Bishop-elect prepares for new chapter in his life
As Bishop-elect Mark Freeman prepares for his episcopal ordination and installation as Bishop of Ballarat on March 19, the desire to fully embrace this new chapter in his priestly vocation is foremost in his mind. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
New bishops gather in Canberra to learn the ropes
Australia’s recently appointed bishops are gathering in Canberra this week to attend the “Seminar for New Bishops in a Synodal Way”. Source: Catholic Voice.
Bishops seek focus on cost-of-living crisis
Australia’s Catholic bishops have urged courage and tenderness in addressing the nation’s cost-of-living crisis. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Auxiliary Bishop-elect plans to be a ‘shepherd who listens’
Perth Auxiliary Bishop-elect Nelson Po has a simple and pastoral vision for the kind of bishop he hopes to be after his episcopal ordination. Source: The Record.
Second auxiliary bishop appointed for Perth
Pope Leo XIV last night appointed Perth priest Fr Nelson Po as an auxiliary bishop for the Perth Archdiocese. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Portrait of faith: Capturing the spirit of Archbishop Costelloe
Artist Paul Newton has unveiled his latest work – a portrait of Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. Source: The Record.
‘One of Tasmania’s finest’ appointed Bishop of Ballarat
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has welcomed the appointment of Fr Mark William Freeman as the ninth Bishop of Ballarat, Victoria. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Bishops urge communities to be peacemakers
As the Church’s Jubilee Year draws to a close, Australia’s Catholic Bishops have emphasised its theme of ‘pilgrims of hope’ in their annual Christmas messages, urging communities to be peacemakers.
Statement from ACBC President on Bondi tragedy
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said “the violence and horror” that descended on Bondi yesterday have “shaken Australians to the core”. Source: ACBC Media Blog.