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Ecology In The Dioceses

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.

In The Dioceses Synod

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.

In The Dioceses Synod

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.

In The Dioceses Media

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.

Eucharist In The Dioceses

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.\

In The Dioceses Ordination

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.

In The Dioceses Synodality

Bunbury Diocese general assembly plans for the future

Bunbury Diocese held its Diocesan General Assembly on July 30-August 1, with more than 200 delegates coming together to discuss and plan for the future of the diocese.

In The Dioceses Sport

Broncos legends score $56,000 for cathedral’s restoration

Toowoomba Diocese’s restoration appeal for St Patrick’s Cathedral received a $56,000 boost on Friday thanks to a fundraising lunch with the Brisbane Broncos.

In The Dioceses

Firefighters contain blaze at Bendigo church 

Firefighters are investigating the cause of an early morning blaze at a Bendigo church, the day after Sandhurst Diocese’s new bishop was installed. Source: Herald Sun.