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Archbishop Emeritus inspired by ‘the most beautiful part of the world’
Perth Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey has released his memoirs, the title of which was inspired by his continuing connection with Western Australia’s Goldfields region. Source: The eRecord.
Prayers and tributes mark first anniversary of Cardinal Pell’s death
Thousands gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney to pray and pay tribute to Cardinal George Pell a year after his death in Rome. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Bishops offer invitation to experience the peace of Christmas
In their annual Christmas messages, Australia’s bishops have reminded the faithful that the peace, hope and joy of the Nativity can be an antidote to a world that is marked by war, poverty and despair.
Former Hobart priest to become bishop in Tanzania
A former priest of Sandy Bay parish in Hobart will next month be ordained bishop of the Njombe Diocese in his native Tanzania. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Episcopal Conference of the Pacific elects a new president
The Episcopal Conference of the Pacific, which is part of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conference of Oceania, elected a new president at its plenary assembly in New Caledonia last week.
Holiness the measure of Synod proposals: Archbishop Fisher
Proposals from the Synod on Synodality can be judged by whether they call people to holiness, Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP writes in a pastoral letter published yesterday. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
We have to live in synodal Church to understand it: Archbishop Costelloe
Reflecting on last month’s Synod on Synodality assembly, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB described “being a synodal Church” as an experience that “we have to live in order to understand it”. Source: America Magazine.
Bishops call on people of faith to join them in praying for peace in Holy Land
Australia’s Catholic bishops are “praying for a lasting peace” in the Holy Land and have called for people of faith to pray with them. Source: Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.
Outspoken critic of Pope removed from leadership of US diocese
Following a recent visitation and several instances of outspoken opposition to the current papacy, the Vatican announced on Saturday that US Bishop Joseph Strickland has been removed from the leadership of his Texas diocese. Source: Crux.