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Sydney Catholics invited to help shape the church’s future
Catholics across the Sydney Archdiocese are being called to take an active role in shaping the future of the Church through the upcoming Sydney Synod 2026. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Archbishop Fisher says resurgence of Catholic faith underway
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP says a “second spring” of Catholic faith is occurring across Sydney and beyond, challenging popular narratives of religious decline. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Students tour cathedral without leaving classroom
A pair of entrepreneurs have created an online video and virtual reality experience that allows users to explore Adelaide’s St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral in minute detail without stepping inside. Source: The Southern Cross.
Broken Bay’s development project officially opened
An innovative development project in the Broken Bay Diocese that includes a new primary school, parish centre, aged care and retirement living was officially opened and blessed by Bishop Anthony Randazzo this week. Source: Broken Bay News.
Broken Bay Diocese recognises five centuries of service
Broken Bay Diocese has recognised more than five centuries of cumulative service at its inaugural awards celebration. Source: Broken Bay News.
Many nations, one Church: African Catholics celebrate in unity
As the universal prayer of the Church was proclaimed in the many languages of the cultures gathered for the Diocesan African Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta, it was the first Pentecost that came to mind. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Angel for a Day: ‘Poor box ‘donations turned into hearty meals
For years the “poor box” at Adelaide’s St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral has collected the generosity of parishioners – coins dropped in faith, notes tucked away with prayerful hope. Source: The Southern Cross.
Sandhurst launches Laudato Si’ Action Plan
Sandhurst Diocese is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’ encyclical with the launch of its Laudato Si’ Action Plan.
Faithful honour Mary at annual procession
About 1800 Catholics took part in a public display of their faith and devotion to Mary as the 76th annual Marian Procession was held in Adelaide’s CBD on Sunday. Source: The Southern Cross.