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Archbishop Fisher announces Synod of Sydney to be held next year
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP and Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Meagher have outlined the vision for the upcoming Synod of Sydney, set to take place from April 30-May 3, 2026. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Turning of the first sod for Australia’s newest parish
The turning of the first sod for the new parish building at St Luke’s Catholic Parish in Sydney’s Marsden Park marks the start of an exciting project for the growing Catholic community in Sydney’s northwest. Source: Parramatta Diocese.
Perth Archdiocese launches Catholic Youth Assembly
Perth Archdiocese has launched its Catholic Youth Assembly, a move aimed at boosting youth involvement in the Church. Source: The Record.
Young people open their eyes to reconciliation
Young people are discovering the healing ministry of the Church as the organisers of Brisbane’s “Reco Rally” prepare for large numbers at the praise, worship and reconciliation event this week. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Archbishop Comensoli delivers 2025 Patrick Oration
The annual Patrick Oration, delivered on the feast of St Patrick, has become an important occasion for reflecting on the life of the Church and its mission in Melbourne. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Bishop announces diocesan Synod for Cairns
Cairns Bishop Joe Caddy wants to hear from people across the Cairns community as he announces a diocesan Synod to begin later this year. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Pilgrims put their best feet forward to launch Jubilee Year celebrations
Hope, faith, and a whole lot of fun filled the air in Newcastle on Sunday as more than 1000 people gathered to launch Maitland-Newcastle Diocese’s Jubilee Year celebrations. Source: MNnews.Today.
Emmanuel Community celebrates 50 years at anniversary Mass
Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge thanked the Emmanuel Community for being a “living sign” of the Holy Spirit for 50 years at a Thanksgiving Mass at St Stephen’s Cathedral last Saturday. Source: The Catholic Leader.
The sound of students and older people bridging the digital divide
Wollongong Diocese’s Cross+Gen program has been recognised for its innovative way of bridging the digital divide between older people and high school students.