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- 24 March, 2023
In The Dioceses

Catholic communities unite for ‘Fiat – A Weekend of Prayer’
- . 24 March 2023
Catholic communities across Melbourne Archdiocese, including the Catholic prison population, will unite in prayer over the next three days during “Fiat – A Weekend of Prayer”. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Answering ‘the most asked question in the life of the Church’
- . 22 March 2023
In his 2023 Patrick Oration, Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli called on the People of God to “rediscover the young Church”. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Armidale Diocese appoints new administrator
- . 21 March 2023
Armidale’s College of Consultors has elected Msgr Edward Wilkes as diocesan administrator to lead the regional New South Wales diocese following Bishop Michael Kennedy’s installation as the Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle.

Bishop Michael Kennedy installed as Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle
- . 20 March 2023
Bishop Michael Kennedy was installed as the ninth Bishop of Maitland-Newcastle in a liturgical reception at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Hamilton, on Friday.

Corpus Christi College celebrates its centenary
- . 16 March 2023
Corpus Christi College, the regional seminary of Victoria and Tasmania, will this weekend mark 100 years of forming and training priests to serve the people of God. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Synodality ripples through inaugural Sandhurst Assembly
- . 10 March 2023
Synodality requires people to be led by the Holy Spirit which transforms them, in and through love, listening, compassion and renewal in the Church, theologian Dr Elissa Roper told the inaugural Sandhurst Assembly. Source: Sandpiper.

Diocese renews commitment to be a ‘leading light’ for safety
- . 9 March 2023
Parramatta Diocese has become the first Catholic entity to be accredited as a safe environment for children and adults at risk. Source: Catholic Outlook.

Diocese scores a home run for the Hunter
- . 8 March 2023
Maitland-Newcastle Diocese has established a new entity, Hunter Community Housing, which reinforces its strong commitment to reducing homelessness by expanding its social, affordable and disability housing portfolio. Source: MNnews.Today.

Bishop Long announces Diocesan Synod for Parramatta
- . 6 March 2023
Parramatta Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv has formally announced a Diocesan Synod will take place to “chart a new pathway for the diocese”. Source: Catholic Outlook.