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Family Violence In The Dioceses

Sydney clergy learn how to respond to domestic violence

Sydney archdiocesan clergy gathered at Waterview in Bicentennial Park on August 28 for a conference on safeguarding families from domestic violence. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

In The Dioceses

Celebration shows Church in NT  ‘alive, diverse and united’

Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci has expressed deep joy and gratitude following the Jubilee Year of Hope Mass and Eucharistic Procession held in Darwin on Saturday.

In The Dioceses

‘Renewal journey’ leads to reestablishment of Lismore pastoral council

Lismore Diocese has reestablished its Diocesan Pastoral Council after an eight-year pause, bringing together clergy, religious and laity to advise the bishop, reflect on the needs of the diocese, encourage participation and consider diverse perspectives.

In The Dioceses

How Sr Gaye supports our rural communities 

One woman, her beloved pet dog, and a deep sense of purpose. That’s all it takes to quietly make a difference across the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese’s rural heartland. Source: Aurora.

Architecture In The Dioceses

Bishop wants cathedral ‘to be here for another 100 years or more’

Toowoomba Diocese launched the second stage of its St Patrick’s Cathedral Restoration Project at a special event held at the cathedral on Friday.

In The Dioceses

Timor-Leste’s ambassador visits PALM workers in Tasmania

Seasonal workers in northern Tasmania are finding a warm and welcoming community in a local Catholic parish. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.

In The Dioceses

Broome’s day of pilgrimage, Mass and memories

Broome Diocese hosted a day of pilgrimage, Mass and gathering on Sunday to honour the story of Bungarun, the Darby Leprosarium that once cared for leprosy patients.

In The Dioceses Synodality

Bunbury clergy conference charts a synodal future 

Bunbury Diocese clergy gathered in Busselton, Western Australia, for a conference on nurturing a culture for a synodal Church, emphasising the call from Bunbury Bishop George Kolodziej SDS for courage rooted in faith.

In The Dioceses Pilgrimage

Pilgrims flock to seaside town to honour St Mary MacKillop’s legacy

Pilgrims filled the seaside town of Eden, New South Wales, for the annual St Mary of the Cross Pilgrimage, celebrating the enduring legacy of Australia’s first saint. Source: Catholic Voice.