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New Archbishop of Brisbane ‘happily’ settling into the role
Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay sat opposite ABC Radio’s Loretta Ryan for an hour, sharing stories from his life and vocation as well as his ideas for the archdiocese at a Brisbane Catholic Professionals lunch. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Ballarat bishop farewelled at Mass of Thanksgiving
Ballarat Diocese marked the conclusion of a chapter of leadership, pastoral care and dedicated service to the community with a Mass of Thanksgiving for Bishop Paul Bird CSsR as he retires as Bishop of Ballarat.
Bishops join call for peace in Middle East
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has joined Pope Leo XIV and many world leaders in expressing deep alarm at the escalating violence engulfing the Middle East.
Australian bishop stranded in Dubai as Pope appeals for peace
Broken Bay Bishop Anthony Randazzo has been caught up in the Middle East conflict while travelling to Rome for meetings, as Pope Leo XIV appeals for nations to recall their moral responsibility to seek peace.
‘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.