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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.
Adelaide announces dates for 2026 Diocesan Synod
“Becoming a synodal Church on mission” will be the overarching theme of Adelaide Archdiocese’s Diocesan Synod in May and June 2026. Source: The Southern Cross.
Bipartisan election pledge to restore Melbourne’s St Patrick’s Cathedral
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has welcomed a bipartisan commitment from Australia’s two major political parties to kickstart the restoration and revitalisation of St Patrick’s Cathedral and the surrounding precinct. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
New Bishop of Bunbury opens hospital’s ‘Door of Hope’
In his first public action as the new Bishop of Bunbury, Bishop George Kolodziej SDS opened a “Door of Hope” at St John of God Bunbury Hospital. Source: The Record.
Brisbane taking steps to implement actions of SYNOD24
Parishes, ministries and communities across Brisbane Archdiocese were represented as 25 synod members gathered to chart the path forward for implementing the archdiocese’s SYNOD24 action plans. Source: The Catholic Leader.
‘No Greater Love’: Christ’s passion brought to life
The Hobart Archdiocese has brought The Passion of Christ to the stage, with its theatrical production, No Greater Love.
Archbishop Fisher announces Synod of Sydney to be held next year
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP and Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Meagher have outlined the vision for the upcoming Synod of Sydney, set to take place from April 30-May 3, 2026. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Turning of the first sod for Australia’s newest parish
The turning of the first sod for the new parish building at St Luke’s Catholic Parish in Sydney’s Marsden Park marks the start of an exciting project for the growing Catholic community in Sydney’s northwest. Source: Parramatta Diocese.
Perth Archdiocese launches Catholic Youth Assembly
Perth Archdiocese has launched its Catholic Youth Assembly, a move aimed at boosting youth involvement in the Church. Source: The Record.