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‘Better than socks’: Conference touted as perfect Father’s Day gift
There is a fair chance the socks you buy your father this Sunday will be at the bottom of a drawer by Christmas. Michael Jaksic has a suggestion that might fare better. Source: Catholic Weekly.
Heritage tourism designed to celebrate work of architect-priest
A new tourism experience will make its debut in Geraldton, Western Australia, next week, celebrating the history and legacy of Msgr John Hawes. Source: The Midwest Times.
Assembly reveals stronger parish voice and missionary focus
A stronger parish voice, a continuing appetite for faith formation and a commitment to carry the work beyond the assembly have emerged as key fruits of the second Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocesan Assembly. Source: Catholic Voice.
Bathurst Diocese to ensure its trees live long lives
Bathurst Diocese will launch a comprehensive tree protection plan on September 1, the World Day of Prayer for Creation.
Archbishop O’Regan signs Adelaide Diocesan Synod agreement
Adelaide Archbishop Patrick O’Regan has signed the final document of the Adelaide Diocesan Synod, just over 14 months since he first convoked the Synod. Source: The Southern Cross.
Hobart gears up for Synod Gathering
The first events in preparation for the Hobart Archdiocese’s 2027 Synod Gathering will take place next month, with facilitator training sessions to be held in Launceston and Hobart.
Good News: Broken Bay launches podcast
Broken Bay Diocese has launched its own podcast, Around the Bay, as it strives to bring the Good News to all through a variety of digital and print mediums.
Eucharistic procession to be celebrated in November
Sydney’s annual Walk with Christ Eucharistic procession will this year be celebrated in November on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Source: The Catholic Weekly.\
St Paul’s ‘fashion advice’ for three new priests
Priestly ordinations not only reflect the diversity of the global clergy, but also stand as reminders of how everyday persons are called to holiness, Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher said at the ordination of three new priests on Saturday. Source: The Catholic Weekly.