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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New commission begins preparations for Adelaide Synod
A newly formed preparatory commission has met for the first time to lay the groundwork for Adelaide Archdiocese’s 2026 Synod. Source: The Southern Cross.
Timor-Leste cardinal celebrates Mass in Melbourne
Close to 1000 members of the Victoria’s Timor-Leste community gathered yesterday for a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Virgilio do Carmo da Silva. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Bringing faith and technology together to ‘awaken and transform’
Young Sydney Catholics will encounter the faith of Blessed Carlo Acutis – the first millennial saint – through the world’s first virtual reality experience dedicated to his life and legacy. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Mass entirely in Hindi a reminder ‘God speaks to every heart, in every language’
Sydney’s Urdu-Hindi community celebrated the one-year anniversary of Mass celebrated in its native language, capping a remarkable year of community and formational growth. Source: The Catholic Weekly.