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Evangelisation In The Dioceses

Faith program ‘the perfect tool to follow Jesus’s teachings’

The Church in Brisbane is witnessing a renewal as more people turn to the faith. Source: The Catholic Leader.

In The Dioceses

Perth’s new Diocesan Pastoral Council commissioned

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has commissioned the archdiocese’s new Diocesan Pastoral Council. Source: The Record.

In The Dioceses Parish Life

More than 60 Sydney Catholics honoured for service to the Church

Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has honoured more than 60 Catholics for their service to the Church in areas as diverse as music ministry, accounting, and building renovation. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Architecture In The Dioceses

Perth columbarium ‘an almost perfect expression of architecture’

A columbarium at a Perth parish has won an award at the 2026 Western Australian Architecture Awards. Source: The Record.

Evangelisation In The Dioceses

Evangelisation ‘a vocation that needs to be nurtured to bear real fruit’

Evangelisation should take centre stage in the life of a parish, argues world-renowned expert on discipleship Sherry Weddell. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Appointment In The Dioceses

Fr David Ranson elected Broken Bay diocesan administrator

Fr David Ranson was elected the diocesan administrator of the Broken Bay Diocese on Friday by the College of Consultors. Source: Broken Bay News.

Bishops In The Dioceses

Archbishop celebrates final Mass before departing for Rome

Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in the Broken Bay Diocese was overflowing with parishioners, friends, family and diocesan colleagues for Archbishop Anthony Randazzo’s final Mass in the cathedral before leaving to take up his new role in the Holy See this week.

In The Dioceses Marriage

Couples show church wedding doesn’t have to break the bank

About 250 people, including families, friends, and members of Brisbane’s Filipino Australian community, gathered at Sacred Heart Church, Sandgate, on Sunday to celebrate the union of six couples in Holy Matrimony. Source: The Catholic Leader.

In The Dioceses

Parishioners ‘Walking Together’ to strengthen Church life

Parishes in the Bathurst Diocese are holding assemblies, enabling parishioners to gather, listen, discern and identify ways to strengthen Church life and mission in their communities.