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‘Hot cup of chocolate before you go to bed’ celebrates fourth anniversary
Launched in the midst of the COVID pandemic, Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese’s online Rosary has just celebrated its fourth anniversary – and it’s still going strong. Source: Catholic Voice.
‘Good practice’: Vatican supports diocese’s synodal approach
The Vatican’s Synod office has recognised the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese’s approach to synodality and governance as “good practice”.
Bunbury Bishop names diocese’s new chancellor
Bunbury Bishop George Kolodziej SDS has appointed Kerrie Merritt as the diocese’s new chancellor from February 2026.
New pastoral plan for Sale Diocese’s ‘journey of renewal’
Bishop Greg Bennet says the launch of Sale Diocese’s new pastoral plan is a “highly significant moment” in the life of the Victorian diocese.
Priests at retreat rediscover ‘quiet joy’ of their vocation
The 32 priests and deacons of the Bunbury Diocese gathered for their annual retreat at St John of God Retreat Centre, Safety Bay, in Western Australia.
From global to local: Synodality reshapes understanding of Church
From the Vatican to a parish hall in the Canberra suburb of Manuka, the concept of “synodality” is reshaping how Catholics understand their Church. Source: Catholic Voice.
Sydney archives to keep memories alive
The site of Sydney archdiocese’s new archives building is officially under construction after the site blessing and groundbreaking by Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Meagher last week. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Good things come in threes: Archbishop ordains new priests
The priest is not simply a “caretaker of sacred things” but is one who “gathers, protects, nurtures and gives life”, Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli said at the ordination to the priesthood of three men on Saturday. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Archbishop O’Regan calls for creation of ‘ecosystem of care’
At a Mass for the Feast of Creation, Adelaide Archbishop Patrick O’Regan said it was time to recognise the “beauty, fragility and sacredness of the world entrusted to our care”. Source: The Southern Cross.