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In The Dioceses

Camino turned ‘bunch of nobodies’ into better Catholic men

In an age where young men can struggle to find authentic role models and meaningful community, Sydney Archdiocese’s Camino of St Joseph offers something different – a call for the ordinary to become extraordinary. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

In The Dioceses Synod

Cairns Diocese takes big step in Synod process

Cairns Diocese has taken another significant step in its ongoing Synod process, with its Synod members meeting for the first time this month.

In The Dioceses Synod

Preparations underway for Adelaide Diocesan Synod

Ushering in a sense of confidence among all sectors of an increasingly diverse archdiocese will be one of the many positive outcomes of next year’s Adelaide Diocesan Synod, predicts Adelaide Archbishop Patrick O’Regan. Source: The Southern Cross.

In The Dioceses

Ten-year dream comes true as Cape York chapel opens

A decade-long dream to have a place of worship for the Lakeland community in Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula has been realised with the opening of the St Mary Queen of Peace Chapel. Source: Cape York Weekly. 

Charity In The Dioceses

Students told they can make a difference, ‘one shovel full at a time’

The theme of “Hope” took centre stage at Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB’s 2025 LifeLink Day launch for primary schools. Source: The Record.

In The Dioceses

Leadership renewal conference marks fresh chapter for community

Members of Sydney’s Chinese Catholic Pastoral Community gathered on Saturday at St Joseph’s Retreat Centre in Baulkham Hills for a leadership renewal conference, a day shaped by reflection, formation, and a deep sense of mission. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

In The Dioceses

First Nigerian Mass celebrated in South Australia

A new chapter was written in South Australia’s religious and cultural history as the Igbo Catholic faithful gathered for Mass in their own language for the first time. Source: The Southern Cross. 

Housing In The Dioceses

Loreto Community Housing blessed and ready to fulfil mission

The blessing of the Loreto Community Housing office in Bridgewater, Hobart, was another significant moment in the unfolding story of Hobart Archdiocese’s service of providing social and affordable housing to those in need.

In The Dioceses Pilgrimage

From loss to hope: Camino Domini ‘tells story of rural Victoria’

This pilgrimage tells the story of rural Victoria, Deacon Joe Leach said at the start of the Camino Domini from Lyonville to St Mary Magdalen’s Church, Trentham. Source: Melbourne Catholic.