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Ministry of evangelisation spreads the word – slowly
SPRED – SPecial REligious Development – is a ministry of evangelisation and belonging that has fostered the spiritual life of people living with intellectual disabilities in the Toowoomba Diocese for nearly 40 years.
Sydney church welcomes St Charbel relic
It’s no easy feat for a parishioner to get their hands on a first-class relic at the request of their parish priest. But on St Charbel’s feast, anything is possible for St Luke’s Revesby’s Rita Torbay. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Perth Archdiocese holds first assembly in more than 30 years
More than 100 delegates gathered for the first Perth Archdiocesan Assembly in more than 30 years. Source: The eRecord.
Vietnamese Community open Brisbane’s newest Catholic church
Brisbane’s Vietnamese Catholic Community has a place of worship they can call their own, with the official opening of their new church on Saturday. Source: The Catholic Leader.
First-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis coming to Australia
A first-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, who will be the Church’s first millennial saint when canonised next year, has been secured by Our Lady of Dolours, Chatswood, in the Broken Bay Diocese.
Parramatta Diocese announces its newest parish
St Luke’s, Marsden Park, will be formally recognised as the newest parish of the Parramatta Diocese on January 1, 2025. Source: Catholic Outlook.
You choose a career but a vocation chooses you, Archbishop Fisher tells new priests
“Thanks be to God for the gift of the Catholic priesthood,” newly ordained Fr Adrian Suyanto said on behalf of himself, Fr Charbel Boustany FFI and Fr Likisone Tominiko at their ordination ceremony at Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral last week. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
New home for Sydney’s Syriac Catholics a step closer
A new home for thousands of years of Christian tradition is a step closer, after the Syriac Catholic Church blessed the foundation stone for a new parish and pastoral centre in south-west Sydney. Source: Catholic Weekly.
Perth Catholic community prays for success of Archdiocesan Assembly
Parishes across the Perth Archdiocese were invited at the weekend to pray for the Archdiocesan Assembly to be held on Saturday, July 13. Source: The Record.