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Green rosaries and a commitment to prayer and service
The Little Friars and Nuns have arrived in the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese for a 10-day visit following an invitation from Bishop Michael Kennedy.
Priest calls for prayer after vandal damages memorial garden
Despite the shock of a vandalism attack on Monday, the church and school community of St Joseph’s in the Sydney suburb of Rockdale is drawing strength from an outpouring of prayers and support. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Synod participants ‘witness the fruit of synodality unfold’
One clear theme emerged from the Toowoomba Diocesan Synod: a sense that the Catholic community across the diocese is moving forward together.
New mission centre opens in Bunbury
Bunbury Bishop George Kolodziej SDS has officially opened and blessed the diocese’s new Pastoral Life and Mission Centre.
It’s confirmed: Brisbane’s Brazilian Catholic community makes history
Brisbane Archdiocese is continuing to see a renewed interest in adult faith formation. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Sanctuary for homeless ‘embodiment of Christian discipleship’
A new Church-led sanctuary in Southport is tackling Gold Coast homelessness head-on. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Top End meeting marks 40 years since St John Paul II’s historic visit
Aboriginal Catholic leaders from communities across Darwin Diocese gathered last month to reflect on the 40 years since St John Paul II’s historic visit to Alice Springs.
Pilgrims invited to undertake ‘Assisi pilgrimage of the heart’
More than 200 pilgrims from across Gippsland and beyond gathered in Benambra last weekend for a special diocesan pilgrimage honouring St Francis of Assisi. Source: Sale Diocese.
Diocese to subsidise theological education for parishioners
Parramatta Diocese is partnering with BBI-The Australian Institute of Theological Education (BBI-TAITE) to equip more lay women and men to take an active role in the life and mission of the Church.