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In The Dioceses Synod

Archbishop Coleridge launches Brisbane’s SYNOD24 document

Action plans from Brisbane Archdiocese’s SYNOD24 have been published in a final document launched in the cathedral precinct last week. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Bishops In The Dioceses

Bishop Norton will bring ‘enthusiasm and vision’ to the Broome Diocese

Australia’s Catholic bishops have welcomed the installation of the Bishop Tim Norton SVD as the third Bishop of Broome. Source: ACBC.

Bishops In The Dioceses

Broome-bound Bishop Norton farewelled at Brisbane Mass

Brisbane Cathedral parishioners, clergy, colleagues, friends and community members sent Broome Bishop-designate Tim Norton SVD with their blessings at a Mass in St Stephen’s Cathedral on Friday. Source: The Catholic Leader.

In The Dioceses Youth

Archdiocese marks coming Jubilee Year and one year until ACYF  

Young people, families and representatives from Melbourne parishes, faith movements and migrant communities gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne to mark three significant milestones. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

In The Dioceses Ordination

Vocational journey of 19 years culminates with ordination

Parramatta Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv. said it was with great joy that the community came together “as a household of faith in Jesus Christ” to celebrate the ordination of Fr Menard Gaspi. Source: Catholic Outlook.

In The Dioceses

Melville Island community seeks resident priest 

The Catholic community of Melville Island, one of the Tiwi Islands off the coast of the Northern Territory, has made a heartfelt call for a resident priest to return to their shores. Source: Darwin Diocese.

In The Dioceses

Red letter day as stolen poppy tapestry replaced ‘just in time’

Gail O’Brien of the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse says support from the Hunters Hill parish and Catholic schools was “very special” after parishioners replaced a stolen artwork featuring red poppies just in time for Remembrance Day. Source: The Catholic Weekly. 

In The Dioceses Synodality

Archdiocesan Assembly report finds ‘mission is active evangelisation’

A synthesis report summarising findings from the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocesan Assembly has been published. Source: Catholic Voice.

Digital Life In The Dioceses

New website to cater for booming digital audience

Brisbane Archdiocese has launched a fresh new look for its website to cater for its booming digital audience and to reflect the changing face of the Church in Brisbane. Source: The Catholic Leader.