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Governance In The Dioceses

Archbishop lays out his synodal vision for Brisbane Archdiocese

Archbishop Shane Mackinlay has this week unveiled his vision for a collaborative leadership model to guide the future of Brisbane Archdiocese. Source: The Catholic Leader.

In The Dioceses

Fire-ravaged church becomes hope-filled pilgrimage site

Eight months after fires tore through parts of Victoria, locals gathered in Caveat for an outdoor Mass at the site where the Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church once stood. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

In The Dioceses Synodality

Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese looks to the future

A month on from the second Archdiocesan Assembly held in Canberra-Goulburn, attention has turned to what comes next. Source: Catholic Voice.

First Nations In The Dioceses

Reconciliation dinner celebrates First Nations culture 

More than 300 elders, parish representatives, Church agency leaders and community members gathered to commemorate First Nations culture and reflect on the shared journey of truth-telling at Brisbane Archdiocese’s annual Reconciliation Dinner. Source: The Catholic Leader.

In The Dioceses Saints

St Carlo’s relic brings message of hope to prison inmates

A first-class relic of St Carlo Acutis that is in the middle of a four-month tour around Australia made a special visit yesterday to a correctional facility in New South Wales’ Hunter region. Source: Maitland-Newcastle Diocese.

In The Dioceses Synod

Hobart Archdiocese prepares for 2027 Synod Gathering

The importance of listening deeply, prayer and silence have been underlined as the Hobart Archdiocese prepares for the Synod Gathering in May next year.

In The Dioceses

‘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.

Architecture In The Dioceses

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.

In The Dioceses Synodality

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.