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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.
NCE launches new website and logo
Integrating existing and emerging ministries is the main feature of the National Centre for Evangelisation’s new website. Source: The Bridge.
How to express yourself in the workplace
The Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership will host an online event discussing how to express one’s faith in the workplace.
Archbishop Fisher challenges Catholics to renew their parishes
In a gathering of faith and community, 500 Catholics packed the Liverpool Catholic Club for Sydney Archdiocese’s second Parish Renewal Conference, united in their quest to deepen their connection with the Holy Spirit. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Bringing Christ to the world ‘For Such a Time as This’
A quiet but determined spirit of renewal is taking root within the heart of the Church in Sydney, as it grapples with a post-COVID exodus of parishioners and a secular society that no longer prioritises worship. Source: The Catholic Weekly.