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Vigil Mass in Bondi commemorates victims of beach attack
The victims of the Bondi massacre on Sunday have been remembered and commemorated in a vigil Mass held at St Anne’s Catholic Church, North Bondi. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Melbourne Archdiocese to hold Synod in 2026
Melbourne Archdiocese is preparing to hold a Synod in 2026, with three key themes to form the focus of the gathering: young discipleship; missionary leadership, formation and participation. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Parramatta Diocese to build new Catholic precinct
Parramatta Diocese has purchased land to build a new church and state-of-the-art Catholic precinct in the heart of Blacktown. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Brisbane Archdiocese sees spike in Mass attendance
Good things come in threes and 2025 is the third year in a row that the number of Catholics in the pews has grown in Brisbane Archdiocese. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Brisbane parish helps resettle refugee family
Holy Spirit Parish in New Farm has become the first parish in the Brisbane Archdiocese to successfully fundraise for and welcome a refugee family. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Bathurst Diocese ‘on journey of renewal’
Bathurst Bishop Michael McKenna has issued a new pastoral letter, inviting people of his diocese to a deeper engagement in the life and mission of the Church. Source: Bathurst Diocese.
Lismore bishop appoints members to new Pastoral CouncilÂ
Lismore Bishop Greg Homeming OCD has appointed members of the new Diocesan Pastoral Council, bringing clergy, religious and laity together to share wisdom, advise the bishop and shape pastoral priorities. Source: Lismore Diocese.
Parramatta honours poor with Street Feast
The fifth annual Parramatta Street Feast brought together refugees, people experiencing hardship and local families for a day-long event that highlighted the human face of poverty and homelessness. Source: Parramatta Diocese.
Pilgrims walk through the night in inaugural Canberra Camino
Under the quiet cover of a Canberra night, a group of 31 men undertook a unique spiritual challenge: the inaugural Canberra Camino of St Joseph for Men. Source: Catholic Voice.