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In The Dioceses

Garden trail pays tribute to Josephites

A garden that has honoured the legacy of St Mary MacKillop and the Sisters of St Joseph in the Victorian town of Numurkah for over 130 years has officially opened. Source: Sandhurst Diocese.

Housing In The Dioceses

Community housing provider builds new name to reflect mission

Centacare Evolve Housing, Tasmania’s largest provider of community housing, has changed its name to Loreto Community Housing, affirming its Catholic identity and signifying an important evolution in the organisation’s structure. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.

In The Dioceses

Good news: Diocese’s magazine returns after five-year break

Lismore Diocese has published a new edition of Catholic Life magazine for the first time in five years. 

In The Dioceses Synodality

Perth Archdiocese unveils vision for synodality in final assembly report

The Perth Archdiocese developed a comprehensive final report from its Archdiocesan Assembly, signalling a bold step toward implementing synodality and co-responsibility. Source: The Record.

In The Dioceses Synod

Archbishop Coleridge launches Brisbane’s SYNOD24 document

Action plans from Brisbane Archdiocese’s SYNOD24 have been published in a final document launched in the cathedral precinct last week. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Bishops In The Dioceses

Bishop Norton will bring ‘enthusiasm and vision’ to the Broome Diocese

Australia’s Catholic bishops have welcomed the installation of the Bishop Tim Norton SVD as the third Bishop of Broome. Source: ACBC.

Bishops In The Dioceses

Broome-bound Bishop Norton farewelled at Brisbane Mass

Brisbane Cathedral parishioners, clergy, colleagues, friends and community members sent Broome Bishop-designate Tim Norton SVD with their blessings at a Mass in St Stephen’s Cathedral on Friday. Source: The Catholic Leader.

In The Dioceses Youth

Archdiocese marks coming Jubilee Year and one year until ACYF  

Young people, families and representatives from Melbourne parishes, faith movements and migrant communities gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne to mark three significant milestones. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

In The Dioceses Ordination

Vocational journey of 19 years culminates with ordination

Parramatta Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv. said it was with great joy that the community came together “as a household of faith in Jesus Christ” to celebrate the ordination of Fr Menard Gaspi. Source: Catholic Outlook.