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Most enter the Church ‘through the gate of beauty’
Beauty can raise the heart and mind to contemplate the divine, opening up a pathway for an encounter with God, according to Catholic experts in a variety of art forms. Source: National Centre for Evangelisation.
‘Walk with, don’t talk at’: Evangelising the synodal way
Evangelisation, says Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse, is not about shouting louder – it’s about walking closer. Source: Catholic Voice.
Applications open for the Australian Young Catholic Women’s Fellowship
The Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry has announced that applications are now open for the Australian Young Catholic Women’s Fellowship for 2026/2027. Source: National Centre for Evangelisation.
Sign of the times: Good News accessible to deaf community
A popular evangelisation program is now available in Auslan (Australian sign language), marking a step toward greater inclusion and accessibility in faith for the community. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Virtual reality experience brings story of Carlo Acutis to life
One of the highlights of the Catholic youth festival Purpose Fest 2025, held in Sydney this month was the world premiere of The Carlo Acutis VR Experience, which offered attendees a snapshot of the faith and the future. Source: Catholic Weekly.
Evangelisation stall offers life course for university students
University students like Heath Gaydon are bringing the wisdom of the Church to their peers at a critical time in their lives. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Archbishop Prowse launches Synodal Evangelisation Team
Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese has taken a significant step towards parish renewal and community engagement by announcing its new Synodal Evangelisation Team. Source: Catholic Voice.
Manga comics to reveal Japan’s ‘hidden Christians’ to the world
A Japanese artist has announced plans to present the history of Japan’s “hidden Christians” to younger generations through popular manga cartoons. Source: UCA News.
Sydney Archdiocese welcomes record number of converts
Sydney Archdiocese welcomed a record 384 catechumens and candidates at the annual Rite of Election at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, a 30 per cent increase in converts from the previous year. Source: The Catholic Weekly.