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Australians donate more than $250,000 to Lebanon appeal
Australians have generously provided more than $250,000 to an appeal to support the people of Lebanon, following the Israeli–Hezbollah conflict. Source: ACBC.
Bishops celebrate memorial Mass for Pope Francis
Australia’s Catholic bishops have celebrated a Mass in memory of the late Pope Francis during their May plenary. Source: ACBC.
New bishop says Christians can bring Christ’s light to a dark world
To a world growing ever darker and emptier, Christians can bring people Christ’s light, fullness and “sense of order,” said Bishop Tony Percy following his episcopal ordination as Australia’s newest bishop. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Archbishop Costelloe says Pope’s funeral was ‘solemn and dignified’
The funeral for Pope Francis was “solemn and dignified”, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Church’s youngest cardinal says Francis was ‘Pope of Peace’
Melbourne-based Cardinal Mykola Bychok, who will be among a select group of bishops helping to pick the next pope, has paid tribute to the late Francis as a “pope of peace”. Source: SBS News.
Australian Catholics mourn Pope Francis
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, says Pope Francis will be remembered as a man of simplicity, humility and compassion. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
‘Hope is at the heart of Easter’
Australia’s bishops have spoken of renewal and reasons for hope in their Easter messages to the faithful during this Jubilee Year.
Eucharist keeps 103-year-old bishop strong and joyful
At 103 years of age, Mexican Bishop Emeritus José de Jesús Sahagún de la Parra is a living witness to the history of the Catholic Church. Source: CNA.
Minimum wage rise needed to keep Australians out of poverty: Bishops
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has argued for a 4.5 per cent rise in the national minimum wage. Source: ACBC Media Blog.